Search results for "Kidney Function"
Does door-to-diuretic time matter?
Heart failure experts explain conflicting research about significance of speedy delivery of diuretics in an exacerbation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/09/does-door-to-diuretic-time-matter.htm
15 Sep 2018
Managing pain in orthopedic patients takes awareness, finesse
Tips on using analgesics, opioids and the latest delivery methods.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/05/pain.htm
15 May 2008
MKSAP quiz on atrial fibrillation
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on atrial fibrillation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/08/mksap-quiz-on-atrial-fibrillation.htm
15 Aug 2019
MKSAP quiz on anticoagulation
Cases involving anticoagulants for afib after PCI, periprocedural anticoagulation, and others are presented.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/10/mskap-anticoagulation.htm
15 Oct 2016
Steward your fluids
Deresuscitation may be the next step in optimizing sepsis care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/04/steward-your-fluids.htm
15 Apr 2020
6 keys to managing the cirrhotic inpatient
At a session on inpatient gastrointestinal (GI) consults, Cmdr. Patrick E. Young, MD, FACP, aimed to put attendees at ease regarding cirrhotic inpatients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/05/06/1.htm
6 May 2015
Fight diuretic resistance with the right dose
Treating decompensated heart failure is more complicated than simply prescribing a diuretic.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/06/heart-failure-diuretics.htm
15 Jun 2017
Troponin levels in chronic kidney disease
Learn how to use cardiac troponins to diagnose acute coronary syndrome in chronic kidney disease.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/02/expert-analysis-troponin-levels-in-chronic-kidney-disease.htm
15 Feb 2020
Cases from Oregon Health & Science University
Emphysematous pyelonephritis, copper deficiency, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/04/brief-case-from-oregon-health-and-science-university.htm
15 Apr 2021
Acetazolamide improved decongestion in acute decompensated heart failure
A randomized trial found that the drug, already approved for other indications, achieved successful decongestion within three days in 42.2% of acute decompensated heart failure patients, compared to 30.5% of those on placebo.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/08/31/acetazolamide-improved-decongestion-in-acute-decompensated-heart-failure.htm
31 Aug 2022