Search results for "Pulmonary Embolism"
DVT and PE
Documentation of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) requires knowledge of certain criteria.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/coding-corner-dvt-and-pe.htm
15 Jun 2020
Fighting bias and COVID-19
This issue offers strategies to fight bias, expertise on mechanical ventilation, and virtual conference coverage.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/letter-from-the-editor.htm
15 Jun 2020
Racial bias, advanced mechanical ventilation, and COVID-19
The June ACP Hospitalist is online and in the mail, with strategies to fight bias, a bonus online Expert Analysis on mechanical ventilation, a description of a pandemic night shift, and virtual conference coverage.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/10/3.htm
10 Jun 2020
coding corner 8 ACP Hospitalist • June 2020 considered ...
Examples of ICD-10-CM pulmonary embolism codes. Type Code. Saddle embolus with acute cor pulmonale I26.02. ... I26.93. Chronic pulmonary embolism I27.82. Source: ICD-10-CM. 08-AOJL067A_Coding-p8.indd 8 21-05-2020 19:35:06.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/acph-202006-coding-corner-dvt-and-pe_t2.pdf
28 May 2020
coding corner 8 ACP Hospitalist • June 2020 considered ...
Examples of ICD-10-CM pulmonary embolism codes. Type Code. Saddle embolus with acute cor pulmonale I26.02. ... I26.93. Chronic pulmonary embolism I27.82. Source: ICD-10-CM. 08-AOJL067A_Coding-p8.indd 8 21-05-2020 19:35:06.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/acph-202006-coding-corner-dvt-and-pe_t1.pdf
28 May 2020
test yourself 34 ACP Hospitalist • June 2020 CasE ...
nn In patients with glioblastoma multiforme and pulmonary embolism, anticoagulation with heparin is the most appropriate treatment. ... table. Pulmonary embolism Severity index. Clinical Parameter Score. Age (in years) (enter age).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/acph-202006-mksap-quiz-on-pulmonary-embolism_t1.pdf
28 May 2020
Compression stockings may be unnecessary for VTE prophylaxis in most patients undergoing elective surgery
In a randomized controlled trial of patients at moderate or high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), prophylaxis with low-molecular-weight heparin alone was noninferior to a combination of low-molecular-weight heparin and graduated compression stockings.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/20/5.htm
20 May 2020
Infusion pump recalls, fecal transplant alert
Details on recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/fda-update-infusion-pump-recalls-fecal-transplant-alert.htm
15 May 2020
MKSAP quiz on mechanical ventilation
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on mechanical ventilation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/mksap-quiz-on-mechanical-ventilation.htm
15 May 2020
Latest research looks at clots, drug therapies, and pneumonia guidance
Studies offered further support for anticoagulation in patients with COVID-19 but showed no benefit from hydroxychloroquine or lopinavir-ritonavir. The authors of recent pneumonia guidelines explained how the recommendations apply to COVID-19 patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/13/2.htm
13 May 2020