Procalcitonin levels are lower with early blood stream infection in critically ill patients who have previously had sepsis than in those with primary sepsis, according to a report in the December 2nd BMC Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
A large, population-based, case-control study shows that minor injuries in the leg, which are common, are associated with greater risk for venous thrombosis. Medscape Medical News
Intensifying renal support beyond conventional levels does not improve survival in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury, according to findings from the Veterans Affairs/National Institutes of Health Acute Renal Failure Trial. Reuters Health Information
A retrospective cohort study supports the policy of combining centralization of intensive care services for children with transfer by specialist retrieval teams. Medscape Medical News
What are optimal approaches to care of critically ill patients with presumed infection? This patient simulation activity includes case studies that underscore clinical considerations to improve patient outcomes and minimize risk for antibiotic resistance. Medscape Infectious Diseases
