Improved simulated ventilation with a novel tidal volume and peak inspiratory pressure controlling bag valve mask: A pilot study.

Introduction: The dangers of hyperventilation during resuscitation are well known. Traditional bag valve mask (BVM) devices rely on end users to control tidal volume (V), rate, and peak inspiratory pressures (PIP) of ventilation. The Butterfly BVM (BBVM) is a novel device intending to give greater control over these parameters.

Patient assessments and online ratings of quality care: a "wake-up call" for providers.

Objectives: Many physicians have been reluctant to embrace physician evaluation websites (PEWs) due to the overwhelming number of PEWs and concerns about negative anonymous feedback. This article provides perspective for the vast array of PEWs, website features and user characteristics, and identifies the most notable websites which merit attention from physicians concerned about their online reputations.

Methods: 35 PEWs met criteria for inclusion in the analysis.

Curcumin-loaded poly(epsilon-caprolactone) nanofibres: diabetic wound dressing with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

1. Curcumin is a naturally occurring poly-phenolic compound with a broad range of favourable biological functions, including anti-cancer, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. The low bioavailability and in vivo stability of curcumin require the development of suitable carrier vehicles to deliver the molecule in a sustained manner at therapeutic levels.