December 2005
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Hospital Infection Control and Prevention |
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by Phyllis C. Braun, PhD; and John D. Zoidis, MD |
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Understanding the mechanisms of infectious organisms can aid hospital staff in preventing and treating nosocomial infections. |
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Liquid Ventilation May Offer Hope to ARDS Patients |
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by Rich Smith |
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Although as yet controversial, liquid ventilation?both total and partial?may be the best solution to eliminating ventilator induced lung injury, which can be a result of mechanical ventilation and can lead to organ failure in ARDS patients. |
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Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage |
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by James Stocks, MD; James Williams, PhD; and Rick Carter, PhD, MBA |
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Since first introduced in the early 1970s, flexible bronchoscopy has allowed clinicians to perform BAL on distal regions of the lung previously inaccessible. |
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Stabilizing the Artificial Airway |
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by Tracy Evans, RN, MPH, ACNP, CEN, CCRN, EMTP; and Michael A. Frakes, RN, BSN, CFRN, CCRN, EMTP |
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Whether performed surgically or not, airway management requires careful assessment of the patient, and proper placement of the airway appliance used is essential. |
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