Browsing: July 2018

Critical Care , Critical Care Alert

Critical Care Alert: Balanced Crystalloids vs. Saline in Critically Ill Adults (the SMART Trial)

7/19/2018 Susannah Empson, MD
Could balanced crystalloids offer better outcomes than normal saline infusions? The SMART trial tracked mortality, new renal-replacement therapy, and persistent renal dysfunction among critically ill
Health Policy Journal Club , Affordable Care Act , Health Policy , Advocacy

Health Policy Journal Club: The Emergency Department Role Is Critical

7/6/2018 Elizabeth Sherrill, MD
How much does the emergency department contribute to health care delivery in the United States? Do our policies reflect the ED’s current role?