Search results for "Catheters"
Journal Watch: Recent studies of note
Recent studies about early routine eptifibatide for ACS, predicting C. diff infections, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/07/jw.htm
15 Jul 2009
On the front lines of aortic dissection
A leading cardiologist explains why hospitalists are key to improving long-term outcomes.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/07/aortic.htm
15 Jul 2009
acp-hosp0908
Measure #76. Prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infections: Central venouscatheter insertion protocolThis measure quantifies the percentage of patients of any age undergoing central venous catheter (CVC) insertion with all ele-ments
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/08/acph-200908-measure_t1.pdf
27 Jul 2009
Measure of the month: Prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infections
In accordance with a law passed by Congress late in 2006, physicians and other eligible professionals are able to receive bonus payments of a percentage (increased to 2%) of their total allowed Medicare charges, subject to a cap, by submitting information for defined quality measures.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/08/measure.htm
15 Aug 2009
The most basic therapy: food
Nutrition support experts want you to think of food as a drug. Not in the negative sense of addiction, but positively as a therapy that’s critical to helping hospitalized patients get better.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/08/nutrition.htm
15 Aug 2009
Should you seek a nephrology consultation when caring for patients with renal failure?
When should you seek a nephrology consultation in patients with renal failure?.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/08/expert.htm
15 Aug 2009
In the News
Guidelines on catheter-related infections, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/09/itn.htm
15 Sep 2009
Too much information
A medical student recounts her experience as a patient.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/09/student.htm
15 Sep 2009
CMS updates payments, quality measures for 2010
October 1 is an important time to evaluate coding changes because it's when CMS’ annual update to the inpatient prospective payment system (MS-DRGs) takes effect.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/10/coding.htm
15 Oct 2009
acp-hosp0911:acp-hosp0911
The catheter isconnected to special tubing that isstiff and relatively short, and thistubing attaches to a transducer viathree-way stopcock. ... The entiretubing and catheter are filled withsaline under pressure from a flushbag, creating a hydraulic system.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/11/acph-200911-tech2.pdf
29 Oct 2009