Monthly Archives: June 2019

Read more about the article Acute Variceal Bleeding: An evidence based approach
Critical Care / Gastroenterology

Acute Variceal Bleeding: An evidence based approach

Background Variceal bleeding is a major complication of portal hypertension, causing approximately 70% of all upper GI bleeds in cirrhosis and is the leading cause of death in these patients.1,2 Portal hypertension is defined as a hepatic venous pressure gradient…

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June 14, 2019
Read more about the article Chest Tube Management Pearls
Critical Care / Pulmonology / Trauma

Chest Tube Management Pearls

Chest tubes…most providers can put them in. You learn the skills in residency, but there are some significant gaps in knowledge of what needs to happen after the tube. If your skills on management are lacking, here are some pearls to catch you back up to speed.

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June 5, 2019