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European Union:Stem Cell Research
Author Rory Watson EU Correspondent C orrespondence [email protected] While preparation for the 7th European Framework research programme is currently under way, Euro MPs have called on the European Commission (EC) to stop financing stem cell research. The EC is resisting attempts by a large...
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Preventive Strategies for Nosocomial Pulmonary Infections in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
A uthors Richard Ferrer Ana Navas Antonio Artigas Critical Care Centre, Sabadell Hospital Parc Tauli University Institute, Barcelona Autonomous University. Spain C orrespondence [email protected] The appropriate use of prevention strategies for ventilator-associated pneumonia can reduce morbidity...
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How to Read a Paper: Critical Appraisal of Research
A uthors Thomas Owen MBBCh, FRCA. Specialist Registrar in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, North West Deanery, UK Andrew Smith FRCA, MRCP (UK), Royal Lancaster Infirmary , UK C orrespondence [email protected]...
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Management of MRSA
A uthor Geoff Bellingan Clinical Director, Critical Care Unit University College Hospital, London C orrespondance [email protected] Dr Bellingan presents his viewpoint on the isolation of MRSA patients in intensive care. Overview There is little unanimity in the management...
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ICNARC – Promoting Improvements
A uthor Kathryn Rowan Ph.D, Director, ICNARC, London, UK C orrespondence [email protected] W ebsite www.icnarc.org A cknowledgements ICNARC is an independent, charitable company. Established in 1994, through an initial two-year grant from the UK government,...
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Adult Critical Care Stakeholder Forum
A uthor Dr Peter Royle, MBBS FRCA MBA Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care Anaesthetic Department, University Hospital of North Tees, UK C orrespondence [email protected] Dr Peter Royle explains the activities of the Adult Critical Care Stakeholder Forum in the...
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The Essentials of Conflict Management
Skill in conflict resolution and management is an important tool for those involved in any aspect of critical care medicine, but especially for those in leadership positions. Failure to accurately assess and manage conflict can result in a number of deleterious effects with important implications for patient care. Introduction Conflict...
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Team Management of Patient-Centred Conflicts in the ICU
Team management is important in running an ICU. Team members have little faith that conflicts can be dealt with effect. In this article indicators of (impending) conflicts are provided. Patient-centred team meetings are powerful tool to deal with these conflicts, for which a model is presented. Introduction There is general awareness...
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News from the European Institutions
A uthor Helicia Herman Editor European Affairs C orrespondence [email protected] Parliament Committee Issues Report on Services Directive In Early 2004 the European Commission tabled a draft directive for the liberalisation of services within the EU, designed for example, to enable doctors or nurses...
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Antibiotics in the ICU: Current Use and Future Strategies
Author Michael S. Niederman MD, Chairman, Department of Medicine, Winthrop University Hospital Mineola, New York. Professor of Medicine Vice-Chairman, Department of Medicine, SUNY at Stony Brook C orrespondence [email protected] Professor Niederman discusses the...
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