November 2009 Archives

Febrile neutropenic patient and urinary retention?

By Patrick on November 4, 2009 1:24 PM | No Comments

In a febrile neutropenic patient who has urinary retention and suprapubic pain, 1.0L on bladder scan, is suprapubic drainage safer than straight cath, and when is a foley catheter contraindicated in a neutropenic patient?

- submitted by Michael Bayzlewicz 

Stroke Prevention in pt with Afib and ESRD on HD?

By Patrick on November 2, 2009 2:02 AM | No Comments

We know that warfarin decreases the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. In a patient with atrial fibrillation & ESRD on HD who has an increased risk of bleeding, is warfarin an effective drug to use in stroke prevention?

- submitted by Patrick Bui

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