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Balanced crystalloids reduced kidney events compared to saline in two studies
A composite endpoint of death from any cause, new renal-replacement therapy, or doubling of creatinine level was lower among patients who got balanced crystalloids in the ED or ICU than those who got saline.
Small hospitals may need intensive antibiotic stewardship programs to see meaningful results, study finds
Providing clinicians with education, access to a hotline, data on utilization of antibiotics, and audit and feedback from pharmacists for certain antibiotics did not significantly reduce total or broad-spectrum antibiotic use.
On-demand treatment similar to routine nebulization with acetylcysteine and salbutamol
The trial enrolled Dutch ICU patients expected to need invasive ventilation for more than 24 hours and the primary outcome was the number of ventilator-free days.
ACP urges doctors to focus on ‘hidden curriculum’
Faculty and senior clinicians should model empathy and encourage reflection and discussion of positive and negative behaviors in the training environment, the College's position paper said.
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