Annals of internal medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Early percutaneous tracheotomy versus prolonged intubation of mechanically ventilated patients after cardiac surgery: a randomized trial.
Whether early percutaneous tracheotomy in patients who require prolonged mechanical ventilation can shorten mechanical ventilation duration and lower mortality remains controversial. ⋯ French Ministry of Health.
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Mortality rates for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) vary substantially across hospitals, even when adjusted for patient severity; however, little is known about hospital factors that may influence this variation. ⋯ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, United Health Foundation, and the Commonwealth Fund.
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Clinical practice relies on surrogates to make or help to make treatment decisions for incapacitated adults; however, the effect of this practice on surrogates has not been evaluated. ⋯ National Institutes of Health.