Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Jan 2012
[Glycemic control in diabetic patients hospitalized in a non-critical care hospital setting].
During hospitalization, hyper and hypoglycemia impairs the prognosis of diabetic patients. Strict glycemic control improves survival in intensive care units. There is no evidence to support it for patients in non-critical wards. ⋯ Two of three diabetic patients admitted to our non-critical medical ward have a non-optimal glycemic control. Appearance of hypoglycemia is associated with a longer hospital stay.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jan 2012
[Basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation: knowledge, practical skills and effectiveness of maneuvers of general physicians].
General physicians should be adequately trained to deliver effective resuscitation during ventricular fibrillation (VF). ⋯ Despite an elevated degree of knowledge about key aspects of CPR, this group of Chilean physicians displayed suboptimal practical skills while performing CPR in a simulated scenario, specially delivering effective chest compressions and promptly asking for and using the defibrillator.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jan 2012
Comparative Study[Etiology and biomarkers of systemic inflammation in mild to moderate COPD exacerbations].
The etiology of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is heterogeneous and still under discussion. Inflammation increases during exacerbation of COPD. The identification of inflammatory changes will increase our knowledge and potentially guide therapy. ⋯ Biomarkers of systemic inflammation increase during mild to moderate COPD exacerbations. The increase in systemic inflammation seems to be limited to exacerbations caused by bacterial infections.