Search results for "Allergies"
MKSAP quiz on HIV
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) that relate to HIV.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/04/mksap-quiz-on-hiv.htm
15 Apr 2019
Allergic reactions in the hospital
Allergic reactions can be hard to detect because their presentation is often delayed.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/09/allergies.htm
15 Sep 2012
Individual case: Anaphylaxis and contact dermatitis from electrocardiogram electrode pads
A patient had both delayed and immediate allergic reactions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/09/brief-case-anaphylaxis-from-ekg-pads.htm
15 Sep 2020
Vote for your favorite entry
ACP Hospitalist Weekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/07/27/5.htm
27 Jul 2016
The hospital of the future
ACP Hospitalist interviewed experts in technology development, health care design and hospital administration to learn about upcoming changes in hospital operations and design.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/08/coverstory.htm
15 Aug 2011
Don't miss anaphylaxis in the hospital
One common error is to assume that anaphylaxis isn't present because the patient doesn't have hypotension or shock.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/04/17/3.htm
17 Apr 2019
ACC releases decision pathway for periop anticoagulation in nonvalvular afib
The pathway, based on expert consensus, offers recommendations on whether and how to periprocedurally bridge and the process of restarting anticoagulation after a procedure.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/01/25/3.htm
25 Jan 2017
New hemophilia drug, powdered glove ban
Details on the latest recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/05/fda.htm
15 May 2016
Antimicrobial prophylaxis guidelines often not followed after elective surgery
A retrospective cohort study of 521,091 inpatient surgeries at 825 U.S. hospitals found that vancomycin was the most frequently misused agent and its use was associated with increased rates of acute kidney injury.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/02/22/antimicrobial-prophylaxis-guidelines-often-not-followed-after-elective-surgery.htm
22 Feb 2023
MKSAP quiz on health care-associated infections
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on health care-associated infections.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/05/mksap-quiz-on-health-care-associated-infections.htm
15 May 2021