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Journal Review

Predictive Factors for Rebleeding in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

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In patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage, one of the major early complications is rebleeding, with reported incidences ranging from 8% to 23% in the first 72 hours (Larsen 2010).  If repair of the ruptured aneurysm is performed successfully in a timely fashion,
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Fluid Resuscitation

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This post reviews critical issues surrounding fluid resuscitation based off of an article by Paul Marik in Critical Care Medicine.
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Spinal Epidural Hematoma

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This post discusses the rare spinal epidural hematoma focusing on presentation and diagnosis.
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Herpes Keratitis

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Herpes keratitis is relatively common and can result in vision loss when diagnosis and management are delayed.
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Christina Chien, MD