February 9, 2011 | ACP Hospitalist Weekly

Interval between aspirin use and CABG affects transfusions, not mortality

Stopping aspirin less than six days before coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) did not change patients' mortality risk, but it did increase the need for transfusions, according to a new retrospective study.

Keystone ICU project associated with lower hospital mortality in Michigan vs. region

The Michigan Keystone ICU project, a statewide quality improvement initiative, was associated with lower hospital mortality compared to surrounding Midwestern states, a study found.

Sepsis

Response team and feedback reduce sepsis deaths in ICU

Activating a sepsis response team and using weekly feedback reduced mortality for ICU patients with severe sepsis or septic shock, a study found.

Stroke

Prognostic scores don't reliably predict early recurrence after minor stroke

Leading prognostic scores don't reliably predict risk for early recurrence after a minor stroke, a new study has indicated.

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