Search results for "Critical Care"
Coding corner
Advice on discharge billing, and whether critical care codes depend on location.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/04/coding.htm
15 Apr 2008
Collaborating across the miles
ICUs, hospitalists, intensivists improve outcomes for the critically ill.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/04/collab.htm
15 Apr 2008
Plenary sessions, new research are highlights at 37th Critical Care Congress
Plenary sessions, new research are highlights at 37th Critical Care Congress.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/05/ccc.htm
15 May 2008
Journal Watch: Recent studies of note
Recent studies about ventilator allocation in disasters, MRSA screening, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/05/journal.htm
15 May 2008
Eliminating disparities in stroke outcomes
Recent studies have found that stroke patients admitted to the hospital at night and on the weekends are more likely to die than those admitted on weekdays. Why does mortality vary at different times of the day and week, and how can hospitals change their procedures to help minimize this difference?.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/06/cover.htm
15 Jun 2008
Stopping clots in their tracks
An expert gives tips on when and how to use prophylaxis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/06/clots.htm
15 Jun 2008
Journal watch: Recent studies of note
Recent studies about heart failure after noncardiac surgery, in-hospital PCI, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/06/journal.htm
15 Jun 2008
In the News
Report: Many elderly take inappropriate prescription drugs.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/07/itn.htm
15 Jul 2008
Delivery (of a shock) in two minutes or less
Recent research has found that hospitalized patients with ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia don't always receive defibrillation within the recommended window, and that the delay has a detrimental effect on outcomes and survival. Cardiologists and other experts trying to improve these times say that hospitalists are in the perfect spot to take charge of the problem and lead improvement efforts.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/08/cover.htm
15 Aug 2008
Brazil's first hospital medicine congress offers promise, challenges
Brazil's first hospital medicine congress offers promise, challenges.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/08/brazil.htm
15 Aug 2008