Brit J Hosp Med
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Brit J Hosp Med
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Radiology is critical in managing patients on intensive care units. The portable chest X-ray is widely used, but ultrasound and computed tomography are of diagnostic value in selected cases. This article discusses the role of thoracic imaging in the intensive care unit.
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Advanced renal failure has a mortality rate worse than for most cancers with significant symptom burden. Despite this palliative care for this group has been poor. This article summarizes the role that palliative and nephrology teams can play in optimizing end-of-life care.