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Fluid balance, but not intake, by third day in ICU predicts mortality

The observational cohort study found that sepsis patients' cumulative fluid balance increased from 1,217 mL at 24 hours after ICU admission to 1,794 mL on day 3.

Decision aid may improve knowledge in patients presenting to ED with low-risk chest pain

Patients given a decision aid that featured validated 45-day risk estimates for acute coronary syndrome were significantly less likely to be admitted to the observation unit for cardiac stress testing or coronary CT angiography.

End-of-rotation handoffs associated with in-hospital mortality, study finds

The association between a handoff at the end of residents' rotations and inpatient mortality was stronger following institution of ACGME duty-hour regulations.

Epinephrine delivery timing varies and is associated with survival and functional recovery

The observed association between epinephrine timing and survival does not prove causality, the researchers cautioned, and they called for additional research on this question and to determine the causes of delayed administration.

And the winner is …

ACP Hospitalist Weekly has tallied the voting from its latest cartoon contest, where readers are invited to match wits against their peers to provide the most original and amusing caption.