Ayman O. Soubani, MD

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What are the risks to inpatients during hospital construction or renovation?

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Ayman O. Soubani, MD

Publish date: October 1, 2019

Risks include mold infection, Legionnaires disease, sleep deprivation, exacerbation of lung disease, and physical injury.

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Are daily chest radiographs and arterial blood gas tests required in ICU patients on mechanical ventilation?

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Ayman O. Soubani, MD

Publish date: September 3, 2019

Although routine testing is common, it has low diagnostic yield and is unlikely to alter patient management.

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Repeating blood cultures after initial bacteremia: When and how often?

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Ayman O. Soubani, MD

Publish date: February 1, 2019

Repeating blood cultures after an initial positive result is superfluous except in certain situations.

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Are serum troponin levels elevated in conditions other than acute coronary syndrome?

Author:

Ayman O. Soubani, MD

Publish date: April 2, 2018

Yes. Troponin elevation is a nonspecific sign.

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