Adjunctive Glucocorticoid Therapy in Patients with Septic Shock (ADRENAL)
EBM, Journal Club
Does hydrocortisone decrease mortality in patients with septic shock?
Comparison of carvedilol and metoprolol on clinical outcomes in patients with CHF (COMET)
EBM, Landmark Research
Clinical Question: What is the effect of carvedilol vs metoprolol tartrate on mortality and morbidity in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and NYHA class II-IV symptoms? Take Away: In patients with HFrEF, carvedilol reduces all-cause mortality…
Effects of Losartan on Renal and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Nephropathy
EBM, Landmark Research
Clinical Question: As compared to placebo, does the angiotensin-II-receptor agonist (ARB) losartan delay progression to ESRD and improve mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes and nephropathy?
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…
Resident Boot Camp 2018
Resident Boot Camp
Resident Boot Camp is designed for rising PGY-2’s (interns soon to be residents) with the purpose to bring to light the issues housestaff face as they take on a more senior, leadership role during residency. Boot camp took place at the 2018 Spring Retreat in Palm Springs.
A Comparison of Rate Control and Rhythm Control in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AFFIRM)
EBM, Landmark Research
Rate control over rhythm control - that's the fundamental principle in treatment of atrial fibrillation, and here's the why we do this. Read the landmark article below and as a group, review the presentation here on TrialGuru.org.
Morbidity & Mortality: Heparin Drips
Morbidity & Mortality, Morning Report