Search results for "Technology"
December 2009
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/12/
Machine learning model identified predictors of in-hospital mortality on admission
While the model was accurate in retrospective and prospective validation cohorts at multiple hospitals, it is unknown whether these predictions will improve clinical or operational outcomes, study authors noted.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/02/12/3.htm
12 Feb 2020
Complications appear common with CVC placement
Of 1,000 patients with a central venous catheter (CVC) for three days, 30.2 would develop at least one serious complication, including arterial cannulation, pneumothorax, infection, or deep venous thrombosis, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/03/13/complications-appear-common-with-cvc-placement.htm
13 Mar 2024
September 2021
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/09/
AHA/ASA scientific statement looks at quality measurement for telestroke
The statement suggests quality measures covering telestroke processes, outcomes, tissue-type plasminogen activator use, patient and provider satisfaction, and technology.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/16/4.htm
16 Nov 2016
Hospitals changing practices to curb opioid epidemic
Interventions include shorter prescriptions and closer monitoring.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/03/hospitals-changing-practices-to-curb-opioid-epidemic.htm
15 Mar 2019
Letter from the Editor
This issue offers expert advice on using checklists, clinical pearls on preop pulmonary evaluation, and guidance for ethically challenging situations.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/09/lfe.htm
15 Sep 2010
New survey shows decline in physician satisfaction with EHR systems
It appears to take at least 3 years for physicians to overcome initial challenges of EHR use and receive many of the benefits of their systems.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/26/4.htm
26 Aug 2015
Chatbot performance appears similar to residents', medical students' on tests, studies find
Recent studies asked ChatGPT to generate a history of present illness based on an interview script and to take a clinical reasoning exam given to first- and second-year medical students.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/07/19/chatbot-performance-appears-similar-to-residents-medical-students-on-tests-studies-find.htm
19 Jul 2023
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