To reduce the incidence of transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) nationwide, the American Red Cross has decided to preferentially distribute plasma from male donors. In addition, Cedars-Sinai will no longer accept plasma donations from women who have been pregnant.

FDA Alert Regarding Diprivan (Propofol)

The FDA has informed healthcare professionals about several clusters of patients who experienced chills, fever, and body aches shortly after receiving
propofol for sedation or general anesthesia.

Physicians at the Pain Center at Cedars-Sinai are using a new treatment approach for incapacitating facial pain that has shown promising results.

Sumner M. Redstone Prostate Cancer Research Program Opens at Cedars-Sinai

The Sumner M. Redstone Prostate Cancer Research Program was formally dedicated at Cedars-Sinai on Tuesday, June 26. The program will help support a six-year national prostate cancer study, as well as cancer drug development and clinical trial programs designed to bring new therapies and treatments to patients.

What's On the "On-Line Help" Page?

The "Help" button offers a variety of resources and information in addition to the on-line manual for Web/VS itself. To access the Help page, click on the "Help" button on the login page before logging in, or on the Help button in the left-hand blue navigation bar after logging in.

Happy 4th of July!

Have a safe and happy holiday. Pulse is on hiatus next week and will return on Friday, July 13.

CHF Discharge Medication Reconciliation Reaches 94 Percent

By Paul Silka, M.D., Chief of Staff

I am pleased to announce that CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) Discharge Medication Reconciliation compliance for May reached 94 percent, placing Cedars-Sinai in the top 10 percent of all hospitals reporting on this measure.

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Reaching a Radiologist Directly at CSMC Imaging

To speak to an S. Mark Taper Foundation Imaging Center radiologist, you can call (310) 423-8000 and press "3," or you can call the radiologist's reading room directly at (310) 423-6500.

The Matrix Conference: Thursday, July 5

Ultrasound Assisted Vascular Access Course: Friday, July 20

Annual Cedars-Sinai Sand 'N Snore: Friday, July 20

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