Search results for "Delirium"
Hospital mobility program led to better mobility after discharge, study shows
Mobility program participants received support from a trained research assistant, who helped them set daily goals and incrementally progress to full ambulation, as tolerated.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/06/08/4.htm
8 Jun 2016
Data but few answers on vasopressors
An expert reviews the evidence on mean arterial pressure targets and various vasopressors.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/04/data-but-few-answers-on-vasopressors.htm
15 Apr 2020
Effects of ICU stay linger long after discharge
A significant proportion of ICU survivors develop post-traumatic stress disorder, but physicians can take steps to reduce the risk and burden.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/08/icu.htm
15 Aug 2010
Cases from the Seattle VA Hospital and the University of Washington
Cholangitis, tenofovir-induced Fanconi syndrome, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/11/briefcase.htm
15 Nov 2014
Drugs for drinkers
Physicians don't always identify patients at risk, especially in certain demographics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/06/drinkers.htm
15 Jun 2012
Wiping out falls
Systemic interventions help reduce patient risk.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/08/falls.htm
15 Aug 2008
3-minute assessment for CAM-defined delirium may improve diagnosis
A 3-minute assessment for delirium as defined by the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) may help improve recognition of the disorder, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/22/4.htm
22 Oct 2014
February 2018
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/02/
Delirium associated with higher risk of mortality, dementia in elderly
And the winner is…
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/04/4.htm
4 Aug 2010
Statins associated with less delirium in ICU patients
For critically ill patients, statin use during an ICU stay is associated with lower risk for delirium, while discontinuing previously used statins is associated with higher delirium risk, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/21/2.htm
21 May 2014