JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association
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There are potential long-term problems with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, even in those who have had a successful result. Arthroplasty of the elbow has been evolving. Infection after total joint arthroplasty is a potentially disastrous complication.
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In suitable candidates undergoing cardiac surgery, inhalation agents and new protocols for postoperative care have facilitated early extubation and reduced levels of intensive care. Volunteers with no prior experience in resuscitation were more successful in maintaining patent airways with the laryngeal mask airway than with the standard face mask and oral airway.
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To examine national age-, race-, and sex-specific trends in unintentional drowning rates among US children aged 0 through 19 years. ⋯ Drowning rates in toddlers have changed little over time despite the availability of effective prevention strategies such as pool fencing. In older children, drowning rates have declined dramatically despite the lack of clear preventive initiatives. Prevention interventions targeted specifically at the infant and toddler age groups should receive priority.