Search results for "Catheters"
Arterial and central venous catheters carry similar infection risk
OxyContin redesigned to reduce risk of abuse
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/14/5.htm
14 Apr 2010
One-third of sickle cell patients rehospitalized within 30 days of discharge
Arterial and central venous catheters carry similar infection risk
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/14/4.htm
14 Apr 2010
Noninvasive cardiac output monitoring
Our columnist describes the strengths and weaknesses of currently available minimally invasive monitors.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/04/tech.htm
15 Apr 2010
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Initiate gastro-/colo-. prokinetic agents. Administer enemasPercutaneous. catheter drainage. Consider. hemodialysis /. ultrafiltration. Hemodynamic. monitoring to guide. resuscitation. Fluid removal through. judicious diuresis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/05/acph-201005-tech1.pdf
5 May 2010
Fewer catheters…fewer infections
The Michigan Health and Hospital Association reduced unnecessary use of catheters and thereby catheter-associated UTIs.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/05/success.htm
15 May 2010
Letter from the Editor
Reducing readmissions is top of mind for many hospitals today, yet efforts have been met with varying degrees of success. Hospitals and physicians in some communities, like Camden, N.J., have taken a comprehensive approach,.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/05/lfe.htm
15 May 2010
Putting MRSA to the test
Screening patients may keep infection from taking hold.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/05/qa.htm
15 May 2010
Clopidogrel gets new warning
Drug warnings, recalls, approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/05/fda.htm
15 May 2010
Replacing peripheral IV catheters routinely may not be necessary
PPIs get warning on fracture risk
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/09/4.htm
9 Jun 2010
Post-heart attack hyperoxia associated with increased mortality
Replacing peripheral IV catheters routinely may not be necessary
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/09/3.htm
9 Jun 2010