Search results for "Pain Management"
Fight IBD flares without errors
Challenges in inpatient care for inflammatory bowel disease are common, and they include choosing the right medications to manage pain and knowing when to consult other clinicians.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/02/fight-ibd-flares-without-errors.htm
15 Feb 2018
Stewardship program improved perioperative opioid prescribing
A project in a safety-net health system reduced use of hydrocodone-acetaminophen for surgical patients and increased prescribing of acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and oxycodone to them without increasing overall opioid use or returns to the ED.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/12/21/stewardship-program-improved-perioperative-opioid-prescribing.htm
21 Dec 2022
Helping hip fracture patients
Is comanagement the answer?
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/12/helping-hip-fracture-patients.htm
15 Dec 2020
Treating acute pain in opioid-experienced patients
Learn best practices for managing acute pain in patients with opioid use disorder, on chronic opioid therapy, and on opioid-agonist therapy.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/06/treating-acute-pain-in-opioid-experienced-patients.htm
15 Jun 2018
What happens when patients call their own rapid response?
A hospital finds surprising results from safety initiative.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/06/qa-rapid-response.htm
15 Jun 2017
Letter from the Editor
This month's issue includes stories on hospitalist workload, acute kidney injury, and academic careers, as well as coverage from the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2013 conference.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/10/lfe.htm
15 Oct 2013
Building trust aids decision making in end-of-life care
The patient is dying. More medical intervention is futile. But the family, speaking for their loved one, still wants everything done.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/08/decision-making.htm
15 Aug 2007
Topical anesthetic reminder, fibromyalgia drug approved
Recalls, advisories, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/03/fda.htm
15 Mar 2009
With acute pancreatitis, time is of the essence
Get a handle on the signs that indicate acute pancreatitis, the best treatment, and the complications to watch for.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/01/pancreatitis.htm
15 Jan 2014
Learning the laws on complicated care
Experts offer advice for difficult decisions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/07/complicated-care.htm
15 Jul 2007