Search results for "Procedures"
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
Hospitalists implement disease management strategies
Some hospitals are seeing fewer readmissions for CHF, stroke and other conditions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/05/strategies.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
In the News
Hospital Medicine 2008; new rules from CMS.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/05/itn.htm
15 May 2008
Test yourself: Diagnosing and managing pain
Test yourself: Diagnosing and managing pain.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/05/test.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
Coding corner
Coding corner Billing for routine perioperative care by hospitalists may require modifiers.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/06/coding.htm
15 Jun 2008
Costs at any price?
Comparison tools may be flawed but consumer demand keeps growing.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/06/costs.htm
15 Jun 2008
It's all about the chest compressions
New CPR advice downplays ventilation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/06/cpr.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