Search results for "Catheters"
Peripheral internal jugular catheters possible solution to difficult IV access
In a two-year pilot study involving 32 eligible patients at a U.S. academic hospital, 97% of peripheral internal jugular catheters were successfully placed with no complications.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/10/04/peripheral-internal-jugular-catheters-possible-solution-to-difficult-iv-access.htm
4 Oct 2023
New COVID-19 boosters, biosimilar for MS OK’ed
The FDA approved updated COVID-19 vaccines and the first-ever biosimilar for multiple sclerosis (MS), among other recent actions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/10/04/new-covid-19-boosters-biosimilar-for-ms-oked.htm
4 Oct 2023
Walk this way
Increasing inpatient mobility is a common goal, but hospitals struggle to make it happen. Experts offer their advice.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/09/27/walk-this-way.htm
27 Sep 2023
Recurrent primary spontaneous pneumothorax
A patient with HIV presented with chest tightness and lightheadedness.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/09/13/free/recurrent-primary-spontaneous-pneumothorax.htm
13 Sep 2023
FDA provides info on stimulant shortage
Also, a sterilizer for 3D-printed medical devices, a drug for postpartum depression, and an RSV vaccine for pregnant patients were approved, among other recent FDA actions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/08/30/fda-provides-info-on-stimulant-shortage.htm
30 Aug 2023
Infectious diseases, hospital organizations update strategies for CAUTI prevention
The recommendations include essential practices for preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), which apply to all acute care hospitals, and additional approaches, which should be considered when essential practices have been implemented but infection rates remain high.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/08/30/infectious-diseases-hospital-organizations-update-strategies-for-cauti-prevention.htm
30 Aug 2023
Peripheral administration of norepinephrine may reduce central line use
A protocol for peripheral norepinephrine administration eliminated one central venous catheter (CVC) day in the average patient and made it possible for 51.6% of patients taking the drug to avoid a CVC entirely, an observational cohort study at one ICU found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/08/30/peripheral-administration-of-norepinephrine-may-reduce-central-line-use.htm
30 Aug 2023
Catheters recalled; warning on troponin tests
The FDA announced a recall of certain peripheral catheters due to leaking and warned not to use a cardiac testing panel providing inaccurate troponin measurements, among other recent actions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/08/02/catheters-recalled-warning-on-troponin-tests.htm
2 Aug 2023
Pushing back on physical restraints
Pause before ordering restraints and definitely don't forget that a patient has been placed in them, says a researcher who has found disparities in use among medical inpatients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/07/26/pushing-back-on-physical-restraints.htm
26 Jul 2023
Cefepime-induced neurotoxicity
An elderly patient presented with confusion three days after a hospitalization for osteomyelitis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/07/12/free/cefepime-induced-neurotoxicity.htm
12 Jul 2023