Restricting transfusion in upper GI bleeding
Improved outcomes and reduced complications were associated with a restrictive transfusion strategy in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Note that […]
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gastrointestinal
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Swallow a camera in GI bleed
Two recent studies evaluate the use of a novel ingestable camera to diagnose upper gastrointestinal bleeding in emergency department patients. […]
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Upper GI bleeding guideline update
The UK’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has issued updated guidance on the management of acute upper gastrointestinal […]
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Extracorporeal liver support in acute liver failure
Critically ill patients may receive cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal support, but systems that perform some of the functions of the […]
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Cirrhotic patients on ICU
The prognosis of cirrhotic patients with multiple organ failure is not universally dismal. A retrospective French study examined predictive factors […]
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Small bowel obstruction
When assessed against CT as gold standard, ultrasound diagnosis of small bowel obstruction by emergency physicians compared favourably with abdominal […]
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Early TIPS is top
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is often used as a rescue therapy in cirrhotic patients with variceal haemorrhage after vasoactive […]
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Guidelines for Clostridium Difficile
Guidelines for preventing, detecting, and treating Clostridium Difficile infection from the Infectious Diseases Society of America have been published. Clinical […]
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Nonvariceal Upper Gl Bleeding – international guidelines
International Consensus Recommendations on the Management of Patients With Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding have been published. Here is a summary […]
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Paediatric gastric tubes
A child with status epilepticus has been stabilised and intubated and is awaiting admission to the paediatric intensive care unit. […]