Authors: Allana Munro et al Canadian Journal of Anesthesia November 2018, Volume 65, Issue 11, pp 1240–1247| Purpose The incidence of epidural top-ups received in the second stage of labour in nulliparous women and the obstetrical and neonatal implications associated with these boluses are explored in this retrospective observational study. We hypothesized that an epidural top-up in the second stage of labour […]
Read MoreWolters Kluwer Health Individual and work-related factors may be helpful in promoting positive engagement with work among hospital physicians, according to a study in the December issue of Medical Care. The study provides insights into the emerging evidence on the characteristics and outcomes affecting physician engagement—an area of growing focus in healthcare improvement efforts. “By understanding […]
Read MoreU.S. life expectancy at birth has declined for the second year in a row, from 78.7 years in 2015 to 78.6 years in 2016, according to the latest CDC data. Notable increases were observed in drug overdose deaths and suicides. The overdose rate nearly doubled from 2006 to 2016, hitting 19.8 deaths per 100,000. Meanwhile, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Tài Pham, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology November 28, 2018. What We Already Know about This Topic: Hospital mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome is approximately 40%, but mortality and trajectory in “mild” acute respiratory distress syndrome (classified only since 2012) are unknown, and many cases are not detected What This Article Tells Us That […]
Read MoreNew research reveals a need for better tools for catching severe infections in pregnant women; simple early interventions are crucial, too Source: MICHIGAN MEDICINE – UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN A woman lies in her hospital bed. Her heart rate is elevated, she has a slight fever and an elevated white blood cell count. Could this be […]
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