Power Naps Improved Hospital Resident Performance
Scheduled 30-minute naps helped hospital residents manage simulated cardiac arrest crises during 24-hour shifts, according to a clinical trial.
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Critical Care
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Experimental Monoclonal Antibody Improved ARDS Outcomes
A proof-of-concept study showed an experimental monoclonal antibody targeting ARDS inflammation increased ventilator-free days and reduced organ failure.
Critical Care
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FDA Approves OTC Rextovy for Opioid Overdose
Rextovy, a 4 mg naloxone medication, will be available for purchase without a prescription at retail stores and online.
ICU & Ventilation
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Predicting Neonatal Respiratory Support
Researchers identified specific milestones that help clinicians determine when infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) will no longer require respiratory support.
Emergency Room
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ED Screening Tool Predicts Gun Violence Risk in Young Adults
A study of emergency department patients found that the SaFETy score can identify the risk of firearm-related incidents within one year.
Ambulance & EMS
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Fatal Pediatric Anaphylaxis Linked to Delays in Epinephrine Treatment
New studies suggest that airway and breathing failures are the primary causes of death in childhood food anaphylaxis, requiring a shift in emergency management protocols.
ARDS
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Rapid Test Detects ARDS Subtypes
An immunoassay measured key inflammatory biomarkers and classified patients into two ARDS subtypes—hyperinflammatory and hypoinflammatory—within approximately one hour.
Sepsis
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Rapid Sepsis Testing Could Save 36,000 US Lives Annually
A new analysis shows that early use of rapid testing for bloodstream infections reduces sepsis progression and healthcare expenses.
Other Acute Disorders
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Alcohol Intake Tied to Small Airway Obstruction
Higher alcohol consumption is associated with increased risk of small airway obstruction, even before major lung disease develops.