Recently published papers: from superbugs to superbowl

Crit Care. 2005 Apr;9(2):131-3. doi: 10.1186/cc3505. Epub 2005 Mar 3.

Abstract

Several papers are discussed including the CARP (Coronary Artery Revascularisation Prophylaxis) trial, examining the role, if any, of preoperative coronary revascularisation and a study examining the heart rate in the intensive care unit (ICU) population. We also take a look at infections in the ICU with particular regard to a recent study which examined isolating patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / surgery
  • Cohort Studies
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Artery Bypass*
  • Coronary Disease / diagnosis
  • Coronary Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Disease / surgery
  • Coronary Disease / therapy
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control*
  • Heart Rate
  • Humans
  • Intensive Care Units*
  • Leg / blood supply
  • Length of Stay
  • Methicillin Resistance*
  • Patient Isolation
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases / surgery
  • Preoperative Care
  • Prospective Studies
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Risk Factors
  • Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / prevention & control
  • Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects*
  • Time Factors
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures