Anesthesiology
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Delirium has recently been shown as a predictor of death, increased cost, and longer duration of stay in ventilated patients. Sedative and analgesic medications relieve anxiety and pain but may contribute to patients' transitioning into delirium. ⋯ Lorazepam administration is an important and potentially modifiable risk factor for transitioning into delirium even after adjusting for relevant covariates.
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Editorial Comment
Anesthesiology residency programs for physician scientists.
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Comment Letter Comparative Study
Interscalene block superior to general anesthesia: a discussion of the conclusions regarding these two anesthesia techniques.