Although we are not participating in the care of comedy legend Joan Rivers, we have noted news reports that her daughter Melissa has said her mother … [Read more...]
Boston Bombing Suspect – Is He Competent for Legal Proceeding in ICU?
In the continuing case of the Boston bombing suspect Tsarnaev, news organizations today report that a legal proceeding was held in his ICU room with a … [Read more...]
Boston Bombing Suspect Sedated and Communicating
We continue to follow the reports of the medical care being given by Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsaranaev. The patient is reportedly intubated … [Read more...]
Hypertonic Saline for Fluid Resuscitation
Hypertonic saline for fluid resuscitation is best performed with an institution-approved protocol. One such protocol for buffered 3 % hypertonic (half … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods Intensive Care Unit Treatment
Although the editors are not participating in his care, we have noted reports that Tiger Woods was intubated (i.e., placed on a breathing machine) and … [Read more...]