As a second-year medical resident rotating through the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania’s Medical ICU, I was struck by a seeming disconnect. Attending physicians instructed us to ensure that… Click to show full abstract
As a second-year medical resident rotating through the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania’s Medical ICU, I was struck by a seeming disconnect. Attending physicians instructed us to ensure that the heads of beds were elevated 30–45° for all mechanically ventilated patients, based on the
               
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