Search results for "Adverse Events"
Recent Research
Short-term NSAIDS and MI risk, VTE after colorectal surgery, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/11/rr.htm
15 Nov 2011
Apixaban not superior to enoxaparin
In a trial of thromboprophylaxis in medical inpatients, use of apixaban resulted in only slightly lower rates of thrombosis, and more bleeding, than enoxaparin.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/23/4.htm
23 Nov 2011
Two-thirds of adverse drug event hospitalizations in elderly linked to four drug classes
Just four drug classes were involved in more than two-thirds of the hospitalizations of older patients for adverse drug events from 2007 through 2009, a new analysis found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/07/1.htm
7 Dec 2011
Good catch!
Near miss programs help hospitals spot trends and areas for improvement.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/12/coverstory.htm
15 Dec 2011
New analyses differ on whether dabigatran raises MI risk
Two analyses published in the past week compared rates of myocardial infarction (MI) in patients taking dabigatran or warfarin and came to differing results.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/11/1.htm
11 Jan 2012
Info + forms = good informed consent
Good informed consent should be a concern for any physician who performs a procedure with risks.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/01/consent.htm
15 Jan 2012
Extensivists and near miss programs: Readers respond to December issue
Readers respond to articles on extensivists and near miss programs.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/02/lte.htm
15 Feb 2012
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
Bupivacaine, propofol could be easily confused, safety group warns
A medication safety coalition last week warned that local anesthetic bupivacaine (Exparel) looks similar to propofol, and its accidental use could cause serious adverse events and death.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/04/6.htm
4 Apr 2012
Recent Research
Hyperglycemia guideline, in-hospital death rates, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/04/rr.htm
15 Apr 2012