Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up

We always work hard, but we may not have time to read through a bunch of journals. It’s time to learn smarter. 

Originally published at JournalFeed, a site that provides daily or weekly literature updates. 

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#1: What is the Optimal Position for Successful Lumbar Puncture?

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This randomized controlled trial demonstrated that lateral decubitus position was statistically the same as the upright position for lumbar puncture success.

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Is Lateral Decubitus or Upright Positioning Optimal for Lumbar Puncture Success in a Teaching Hospital? J Emerg Med. 2023 Jan 11;S0736-4679(22)00527-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2022.09.002. Online ahead of print.


#2: CLOVERS RCT – Restrictive or Liberal Fluid Before Pressors?

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This unblinded superiority trial found no significant difference in mortality among patients who were randomized to a restrictive fluid strategy with earlier use of vasopressors or liberal fluid administration for treatment of sepsis-induced hypotension.

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Early Restrictive or Liberal Fluid Management for Sepsis-Induced Hypotension. N Engl J Med. 2023 Feb 9;388(6):499-510. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2212663. Epub 2023 Jan 21. PMID: 36688507.

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This study supports the notion that an early return to school (RTS), results in faster recovery from concussion symptoms versus prolonged absences.

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Association Between Early Return to School Following Acute Concussion and Symptom Burden at 2 Weeks Postinjury. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Jan 3;6(1):e2251839. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.51839.

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