Cover Article
Novel, Noninvasive Parameter Useful in Measuring Lung Function
The Pleth Variability Index offers a quick, noninvasive way to measure airway obstruction in patients with lung disease, according to data presented at Chest 2009.

Selected Articles

• Incidental Findings More Common Than Pulmonary Embolism on CTA Scans
• Infections Impact ICUs Worldwide
• What Is the True State of Family Satisfaction With Palliative Care?
• Is Light’s Criteria Still Needed in the Diagnosis of Pleural Effusion? [Tell us what you think by taking our poll!]
• Epidemiologic Data Shed Light on CAP Mortality in the Elderly

Microbiology news. Residue from incorrectly diluted disinfectant may be lead to bacterial resistance to both antibiotics and disinfectants, researchers reported.

Lung cancer news. Adverse childhood experiences may be associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, according to a group of researchers.

Sepsis news. Patients who participated in the the Surviving Sepsis Campaign—an international guideline-based performance improvement program—had ongoing quality improvements in sepsis care and a reduction in mortality rates.

European Respiratory Society 2009 Annual Congress—Vienna

American Association for Cancer Research 2009 Annual Meeting—Denver

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology 2009 Meeting—Washington, DC