American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Cooling by convection vs cooling by conduction for treatment of fever in critically ill adults.
Cooling with water-flow blankets, which are difficult to manipulate and interfere with patients' care, may be ineffective in controlling fever. ⋯ In critically ill adults with an infection or a suspected infection, cooling with an airflow blanket is more effective and more preferred for cooling than is cooling with a water-flow blanket.
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Although increased myocardial salvage and reduced mortality are associated with timely thrombolytic therapy for acute myocardial infarction, some patients still experience delays in treatment. ⋯ With increased emphasis on recognition and rapid treatment of patients with acute myocardial infarction at highest risk for delays in treatment, that is, women and the elderly, benefits of thrombolytic therapy might be maximized.