Search results for "Venous Access"
Hospitalists falling short on PICC use and knowledge, national survey says
Hospitalists across the U.S. vary widely in their use and knowledge of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), a recent survey found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/30/1.htm
30 Oct 2013
Procalcitonin and other changes in medicine
This issue focuses on procalcitonin testing, hospitalist training in residency, oncology care communication, and femoral access for central lines.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/08/letter-from-the-editor.htm
15 Aug 2018
Peripherally inserted central catheters
Learn the codes for central venous access procedures.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/07/coding-corner-peripherally-inserted-central-catheters.htm
15 Jul 2020
MKSAP quiz on sepsis
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program 17 about sepsis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/04/mksap-quiz-on-sepsis.htm
15 Apr 2018
Integrated peripheral IV catheters may have lower risk of device failure, trial finds
An industry-funded study randomized patients requiring at least 24 hours of IV therapy to either an integrated peripheral IV catheter, with built-in extension sets, wings, and flattened bases, or a traditional peripheral IV catheter.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/11/23/integrated-peripheral-iv-catheters-may-have-lower-risk-of-device-failure-trial-finds.htm
23 Nov 2022
In the News
Preventing bloodstream infections, management of unstable angina and non-ST-elevation MI, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/08/itn.htm
15 Aug 2011
Panel picks appropriate uses for PICCs
An expert discusses new collaborative recommendations.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/10/PICC-recommendations.htm
15 Oct 2015
Recent Research
Stroke readmissions, PICC use, career burnout, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/03/rr.htm
15 Mar 2014
Letter from the Editor
This month's issue includes stories on peripherally inserted central catheters and bedside exam skills, and conference coverage from the American Thoracic Society, the Society of Hospital Medicine and the American Diabetes Association.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/09/lfe.htm
15 Sep 2013
MKSAP quiz on rheumatology
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on rheumatology.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/10/mksap-quiz-on-rheumatology.htm
15 Oct 2018