Anticoagulation Clinical Guide
A comprehensive guide to anticoagulation and matters related to venous thromboembolism. By Dr. Carlin Rooke
Mild Therapeutic Hypothermia to Improve the Neurologic Outcome after Cardiac Arrest
EBM, Landmark Research
Intensive versus Conventional Glucose Control in Critically Ill Patients (NICE-SUGAR)
EBM, Landmark Research
This classic, often-cited article informs us that among patients in the ICU, intensive glucose control of 81-108 increased mortality as compared to a more liberal glucose target of <180. How have you applied the findings of this research to your…
Adjunctive Glucocorticoid Therapy in Patients with Septic Shock (ADRENAL)
EBM, Journal Club
Does hydrocortisone decrease mortality in patients with septic shock?
Intern Boot Camp
Resident Boot Camp
One month into internship... Need a refresher of orientation and boot camp tips & tricks? Check it out here.
Defining Community-Acquired Pneumonia Severity on Presentation to Hospital
EBM, Landmark Research
CURB-65: the easy-to-use clinical prediction rule helps us triage patients with pneumonia to inpatient or outpatient care. What is this actually based upon? This is the original study used to develop the CURB-65. Here are some things to think about…
Multicenter Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Transfusion Requirements in Critical Care (TRICC)
EBM, Landmark Research
This is the landmark trial that compares a restrictive to a liberal red blood cell transfusion strategy. Here are some things to think about when reading this article: What are our current pRBC transfusion goals for most patients? How are…
Subspecialty Medicine at Olive View
You may elect to rotate on a subspecialty service at Olive View, including the core subspecialty rotations as well as additional subspecialties like Endocrinology or Sleep Medicine. For more information about each subspecialty, select the rotation below. Cardiology Endocrinology Gastroenterology…
Comparison of 8 vs 15 Days of Antibiotic Therapy for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Adults
EBM, Landmark Research
The optimal duration of antibiotic treatment for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is not known. Shortening the course of therapy may help decrease antibiotic resistance and adverse effects of giving prolonged antibiotics. This study looks to establish that mortality and recurrent infections…