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A manuscript is considered for review if it fits into one of the following categories of peer-reviewed articles. Report describing any element of practice not previously documented in the literature. Most case reports focus on a patient or a group of patients, but they also can focus on institutions, facilities, education programs, clinical sites, or other definable units. Issues addressed may include patient management, ethical dilemmas, use of equipment or devices, or administrative strategies. References are needed to support rationales and approaches.