Search results for "Pneumothorax"
New warnings for fluoroquinolones
Details on the latest recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/09/fda-update-new-warnings-for-fluoroquinolones.htm
15 Sep 2018
Avoiding the femoral vein in central venous cannulation: an outdated practice
Contemporary data on central venous cannulation shows safety advantages to using the femoral vein in some cases.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/08/perspectives-avoiding-the-femoral-vein-in-central-venous-cannulation-an-outdated-practice.htm
15 Aug 2018
Catch up on new COPD guidelines
A pulmonologist explained updated guidelines and offered tips on optimal care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/06/catch-up-on-new-copd-guidelines.htm
15 Jun 2018
Warning on pneumothorax with enteral access system
Details on the latest recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/03/fda-update-warning-on-pneumothorax-with-enteral-access-system.htm
15 Mar 2018
New SHM statement offers recommendations on ultrasound guidance for thoracentesis
The position statement from the Society of Hospital Medicine notes that ultrasound guidance has been associated with increased success rates and decreased complication rates for thoracentesis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/07/2.htm
7 Feb 2018
A collection of individual cases
Hypercalcemia of malignancy, euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis, VTE in Klinefelter syndrome, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/11/brief-case-a-collection-of-individual-cases.htm
15 Nov 2017
Is there a doctor on board?
I heard the words you never want to hear on a plane, especially over the middle of an ocean: “Is there a doctor on board?”
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/10/newman-is-there-a-doctor-on-board.htm
15 Oct 2017
Recent Research
Delirium screening, rapid response, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/12/recent-research.htm
15 Dec 2015
Subclavian catheters associated with fewer bloodstream infections and DVTs than femoral or jugular
The findings support current CDC recommendations to reduce risk of infections by using subclavian sites, but overall suggest that an ideal site for central venous catheter insertion does not exist if mechanical complications are an equal concern, authors said.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/30/3.htm
30 Sep 2015
How to launch a bedside procedure service
Hospitalist-led services can increase efficiency and safety.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/06/bedside-procedure-service.htm
15 Jun 2015