Search results for "critical care"
D-dimer, lung ultrasound, and ICU protocols all helpful, latest COVID-19 research says
D-dimer predicted clots in ICU patients better than scores or other markers, lung ultrasound was an effective triage tool, and a protocol for respiratory failure improved ICU survival early on in the pandemic, recent studies found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/23/1.htm
23 Sep 2020
Bedside optic nerve ultrasonography may be useful for measuring intracranial pressure
The test involves applying a layer of gel to the closed eyelid with the patient in supine position and measuring the optic nerve sheath.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/20/4.htm
20 Nov 2019
COVID-19 flu guidance, data on convalescent plasma, cardiac effects, and clot risk
Flu testing and treatment advice came from the NIH, convalescent plasma failed in a trial, new studies suggested looking out for myocardial injury and not overdoing thromboprophylaxis, and remdesivir got full approval, among other COVID-19 news.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/28/1.htm
28 Oct 2020
Fluid overload associated with adverse event risk in critically ill AKI patients
In a single-center retrospective study, those with fluid overload less than or equal to 10% were less likely to have major adverse kidney events than those with fluid overload greater than 10%.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/12/4.htm
12 Jun 2019
Malnutrition, diuretics, and more
Research summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/02/recent-research.htm
15 Feb 2021
Fragmentation breeds frequency in COPD care
An expert discusses how the locations patients receive chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) care are tied to their risk of hospitalization.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/08/03/fragmentation-breeds-frequency-in-copd-care.htm
3 Aug 2022
COVID-19 research focuses on nosocomial transmission, risk stratification, vaccines
Recent studies showed that the risk of catching SARS-CoV-2 in a hospital is low for patients and varies by job and preventive measures for health care workers. A model and a serology study identified patients with worse outcomes from COVID-19. Vaccine studies were positive, but concerns arose about safety.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/16/1.htm
16 Sep 2020
Consulting POCUS to increase efficiency
This tool holds potential to speed care for patients requiring subspecialists' attention.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/09/consulting-pocus-to-increase-efficiency.htm
15 Sep 2021
Switching jobs during a pandemic
Learn the pros and cons of recent changes, and get tips for virtual searching.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/03/switching-jobs-during-a-pandemic.htm
15 Mar 2021
Tools to fight COVID-19: Ventilator management
It's time to cram on managing mechanical ventilation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/time-to-cram-on-ventilator-management.htm
15 May 2020