Critical Care
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Ebola outbreak in Mali expands to capital
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Better thromboprophylaxis didn’t reduce emboli after trauma
Key clinical point: Current thromboprophylaxis strategies may not reduce pulmonary emboli after trauma. Major finding: Pulmonary embolism occurred...
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VIDEO: West African Ebola scope makes control uncertain
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VIDEO: Lamivudine under study for Ebola
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Larger plasma volumes increase transfusion thrombosis risk
Key clinical point: Keep an eye out for VTEs when transfusion ratios go above 1:2 plasma to RBC units, and start prophylaxis against VTEs when it...
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Obama seeks emergency funding for Ebola response
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Liberia reporting fewer new Ebola cases in recent weeks
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In critically ill patients, dalteparin is more cost-effective for VTE prevention
Key clinical point: Dalteparin is more cost-effective than unfractionated heparin in the prevention of venous thromboembolism. Major finding:...
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VIDEO: Getting over the mystery of Ebola
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Mali reports Ebola death
Conference Coverage
Decompression can save lives in ventricular trapping
Key clinical point: Decompression for a trapped ventricle can be a life-saving procedure. Major finding: Mortality significantly declined from 70...