Using a decision tool to evaluate for osteomyelitis in children.

Osteomyelitis is a common occurrence in children and typically has a prolonged treatment course involving multiple specialties. Historically, the long bones are most commonly affected and Staphylococcus aureus is the primary causative organism.This case shows the value of using the Kocher criteria and acute phase reactant C-reactive protein as diagnostic tools that can be used to advocate MRI to rule out this potentially devastating process.

ACLS interventional skills: Are we as good as we should be?

Objective: This study evaluated the competence of Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified personnel at hands-on ACLS skills.

Methods: The observational, cross-sectional study assessed participants' subjective confidence and objective skills using the ACLS mega code examination. Testing was performed with a Laerdal manikin and standardized code carts.

Growth of a nation part II: impact of recipient obesity on whole-organ pancreas transplantation.

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the USA. Consequently, there is an increasing number of obese diabetic patients who would otherwise be appropriate candidates for pancreas transplantation (PTx). This is a retrospective study of all PTx performed at Indiana University between 2003 and 2009 (n = 308) comparing recipients with body mass index (BMI) < 25, 25-29.

Growth of a nation part I: impact of organ donor obesity on whole-organ pancreas transplantation.

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the USA. Consequently, there are an increasing number of potential organ donors that are obese, but would otherwise be appropriate donors for pancreas transplantation (PTx). This is a retrospective study of all PTx performed at Indiana University between 2003 and 2009 (n = 308) comparing donors with body mass index (BMI) <25, 25-29.

No difference in transplant outcomes for local and import pancreas allografts.

Background: In the United States, pancreas allograft allocation is strictly regulated. Local centers have the first option to accept an organ, followed by regional and national allocation for those not accepted locally. For a pancreas to be imported, many centers must have previously rejected the organ for transplantation.