September 2018
IV drug shortages present challenges, opportunities
Hospitals contend with shortages of IV opioids and parenteral solutions, but find silver lining of improved opioid prescribing practices.
Does door-to-diuretic time matter?
Heart failure experts explain conflicting research about significance of speedy delivery of diuretics in an exacerbation.
Heed the indicators of in-hospital cardiac arrest
The key to reducing deaths from in-hospital cardiac arrest may be preventing them from occurring.
Screening for C. diff on admission
A surgical service found screening for carriers reduced hospital-acquired Clostridium difficile.
The transgender inpatient
Transgender and gender-nonbinary people face significant barriers to gender-affirming and high-quality health care.
Diagnosing diagnosis difficulties
Researchers identified themes of diagnosis by observing medical residents on rounds.
Acute tubular necrosis
Review how to diagnose and document this common cause of acute kidney injury.
New warnings for fluoroquinolones
Details on the latest recalls, warnings, and approvals.
Drug shortages and a focus on the heart
This issue reports on recent shortages of IV opioids and saline, door-to-diuretic time, and in-hospital cardiac arrest.
A collection of individual cases
Hemoglobin SC disease, “cotton fever,” esophageal hemorrhage, and more.