Relative hypotension in shock patients treated with Vasopressor may lead to AKI Dr. Nandita Mohan25 Jan 2021 2:15 PM GMTResearchers have recently noted that vasopressor-treated patients with shock are often exposed to a significant degree and duration of relative...
Albumin infusion during dialysis prevents hypotension in hypoalbuminemic patients: Study Medha18 Jan 2021 2:15 PM GMTUSA: The administration of albumin before dialysis in hypoalbuminemic patients (who need hemodialysis) improves fluid removal and results in...
Biodegradable tracheal stents make breathing easier for kids with tracheal stenosis Hina Zahid17 Jan 2021 1:00 PM GMTPediatric laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS), a narrowing of the airway in children, is a complex medical condition. While it can be something a child is...
Direct admission to cath lab for primary PCI lowers death risk in STEMI patients: JAHA Medha6 Jan 2021 1:30 PM GMTIsrael: Direct admission of PPCI-treated patients with STEMI to the cath lab decreases mortality by shortening D2B and P2B intervals,...
AF after CABG tied to increased risk of stroke, heart failure: JAHA Medha5 Jan 2021 12:30 PM GMTSweden: In patients undergoing bypass surgery, postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes but...
Central line associated bloodstream infections tied to appreciable morbidity and mortality MD Bureau3 Jan 2021 9:45 AM GMTCentral line associated bloodstream infections tied to increased morbidity
TAVR better than SAVR after mediastinal radiation for valve replacement: JACC Medha31 Dec 2020 10:03 AM GMTUSA: TAVR has benefits over SAVR in patients who require valve replacement after undergoing mediastinal radiation, suggests a recent study in the...
Sitagliptin may not control blood sugar during bypass surgery in diabetics: Study Medha30 Dec 2020 6:00 AM GMTUSA: Perioperative administration of sitagliptin in diabetes patients undergoing bypass surgery does not prevent hyperglycemia or complications, finds ...
Use of plasmalike isotonic fluids may be harmful for acutely ill children: JAMA Medha30 Dec 2020 4:33 AM GMTFinland: The use of commercially available plasmalike isotonic fluids for fluid therapy in acutely ill children increases the risk for electrolyte...
Imaging of ballistic wounds may predict retained bullet composition and MRI safety Medha29 Dec 2020 11:30 AM GMTAtlanta, GA: Magntic Resonance Imaging is frequently denied to patients with ballistic embedded fragments because without shell casing it is not...
Video laryngoscopy in infants facilitates orotracheal intubation in first attempt: Study Medha29 Dec 2020 5:27 AM GMTUSA: The use of video laryngoscopy with a standard blade improves first-attempt success rate of orotracheal intubation and reduces complications,...
IV ferric carboxymaltose reduces hospitalization in heart failure patients: AFFIRM-AHF trial Medha28 Dec 2020 5:54 AM GMTDelhi: Treatment with IV ferric carboxymaltose in heart failure patients diagnosed with iron deficiency is safe and reduces the risk of heart failure...
