Search results for "Syncope"
Shock patients have more arrhythmias with dopamine vs. norepinephrine
Beta-blockers underused before and after cardiac rhythm device procedures
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/17/2.htm
17 Mar 2010
Baffled by beta-blockers
For hospitalists weighing whether to prescribe a beta-blocker perioperatively, recent updated guidelines provide some helpful indications, but significant questions remain.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/04/beta.htm
15 Apr 2010
Letter from the Editor
For some hospitalist employers, letting a recruit jump right into a new job seems like the best way to learn. Others have found, however, that taking the time to orient new hospitalist colleagues to their work environment reaps dividends down the line.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/04/lfe.htm
15 Apr 2010
Test yourself: Preoperative evaluation
The following cases and commentary, which address preoperative evaluation, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP14).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/04/ty.htm
15 Apr 2010
Intra-abdominal hypertension monitoring
Our columnist outlines the dangers of intra-abdominal hypertension and its sequela, abdominal compartment syndrome.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/05/tech.htm
15 May 2010
High-frequency oscillation may improve survival in ARDS patients
Suggest a colleague as a Top Hospitalist
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/26/5.htm
26 May 2010
Post-heart attack hyperoxia associated with increased mortality
Replacing peripheral IV catheters routinely may not be necessary
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/09/3.htm
9 Jun 2010
The rise of the neurohospitalist
Neurologists who specialize in inpatient work are finding their skills in high demand. A shortage of community neurologists willing to take call and a rapid expansion in treatments for complex neurological conditions over the past decade are helping to drive the trend.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/06/neuro.htm
15 Jun 2010
Cracking the codes
A few basic documentation tips can go a long way toward maximizing reimbursement.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/06/documentation.htm
15 Jun 2010
International medical graduates get acculturation advice from a veteran
American slang is only one of many obstacles facing a new IMG.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/07/img.htm
15 Jul 2010