Tag: Respiratory Problems: Misc.
SCCM: Prevalence of ARDS 10.4 Percent in ICU Admissions
Acute respiratory distress syndrome seems to be underrecognized, especially in mild cases
Interstitial Lung Abnormalities Linked to Increased Mortality
Increased risk of all-cause mortality seen in four separate research cohorts
Computer-Assisted Stethoscope Can ID Respiratory Sounds
Algorithm developed that is fast enough to enable real-time analysis of respiratory sounds
Hypoxia Challenge Test Can ID Fitness to Fly in Neonates
No test failure at CGA of 39 weeks for term, preterm infants without bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Sedatives Appear to Be Safe in Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
High-dose intravenous sedatives not associated with excess morbidity or mortality
Histopathologic Findings Described for MERS-CoV Autopsy
Main finding in lungs was diffuse alveolar damage; evidence of chronic disease in other organs
Intubation Duration for COPD Unchanged by Acetazolamide
Randomized trial shows no difference vs placebo in duration of invasive mechanical ventilation
January 2016 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for January 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Palliative Care Lacking for Chronic Lung Disease Patients
Patients with lung diseases have fewer DNRs, pain assessments than cancer patients
Fiber Intake Linked to Measures of Lung Function
Higher FEV1 and FVC for participants in the highest versus the lowest quartile of fiber intake
