Search results for "COPD"
More on COPD documentation and coding challenges
Additional advice offered on accurately coding the severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/06/coding-copd-documentation-part-2.htm
15 Jun 2017
Thoracic meeting offers research on ICU and pulmonary diseases
Thoracic meeting offers research on ICU and pulmonary diseasesAntibiotic resistance lasts up to a year
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/26/1.htm
26 May 2010
Even the smallest steps can bring big changes
A physician offers tips on how hospitalists can make more use of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/06/07/free/even-the-smallest-steps-can-bring-big-changes.htm
7 Jun 2023
Acute exacerbation of COPD
Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of acute exacerbation of COPD in a 67-year-old man.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/04/morning-report-COPD.htm
15 Apr 2016
Tracheostomy tube shortage
The FDA alerted clinicians about the need to reuse tracheostomy tubes and to caution patients about decreased effectiveness of pre-exposure prophylaxis against COVID-19, among other recent actions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/11/16/tracheostomy-tube-shortage.htm
16 Nov 2022
Pulmonary rehab, thiamine for sepsis, and more
Recent summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/11/recent-research.htm
15 Nov 2020
Pulling it together
Comprehensive COPD care should include standardized diagnosis and treatment, patient education, careful discharge planning and follow-up.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/03/coverstory.htm
15 Mar 2011
Recent Research
Autoimmune disorders and PE risk, perioperative therapy in patients with ICDs, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/03/rr.htm
15 Mar 2012
Diuretic guidance, endocarditis risks, and more
Research summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/06/recent-research.htm
15 Jun 2021
Using corticosteroids (or not)
Review the latest data on prescribing these drugs for pneumonia, sepsis, and COPD.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/05/using-corticosteroids-or-not.htm
15 May 2019