Search results for "Pneumonia"
Beyond the bundle: Innovative ways to prevent VAP in the intensive care unit
Legislators, payers and quality-of-care advocates across the nation are considering requiring hospitals to report ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) rates as a way to benchmark quality of care and penalize poor performers.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/12/vap.htm
15 Dec 2007
In the News
Hospitals meeting quality reporting goals, CMS says.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/01/itn.htm
15 Jan 2008
New Joint Commission president envisions global quality improvements
New Joint Commission president envisions global quality improvements.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/01/chassin.htm
15 Jan 2008
MKSAP primer: COPD
MKSAP primer: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/01/copd.htm
15 Jan 2008
Incubation period of febrile syndromes in returned travelers
Fever and pulmonary involvement. Influenza, pneumonia due to typical pathogens, Legionella pneumonia, acute histoplasmosis, acute coccidioidomycosis, Q fever, SARS.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/02/acph-200802-travel_t2.pdf
8 Feb 2008
Exotic travel trend poses new challenges for hospitalists
Exotic travel trend poses new challenges for hospitalists.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/02/travel.htm
15 Feb 2008
Focus on: Diagnosing pulmonary embolism
Focus on: Diagnosing pulmonary embolism.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/03/focus.htm
15 Mar 2008
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Prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia• Sterilize and maintain respiratory equipment appropriately• Raise the head of the bed at a 45-degree angle (use the semi-recumbent position)• Prevent aspiration• Use noninvasive
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/04/acph-200804-mksap_t1.pdf
9 Apr 2008
Test yourself: Health care-associated infections
Health care-associated infections.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/04/test.htm
15 Apr 2008
MKSAP primer: Health care-associated infections
Adapted from ACP's latest Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/04/mksap.htm
15 Apr 2008