Search results for "Delirium"
Model predicts risk of developing delirium in ICU
A simple, new model outperforms clinicians at predicting which intensive care unit (ICU) patients are likely to develop delirium during their ICU stay, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/29/2.htm
29 Feb 2012
Parenteral iron for preoperative iron deficiency anemia: A safe choice?
Two experts provide a case-based look at the workup and management of iron deficiency anemia before surgery, which may prevent perioperative blood transfusions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/03/expert.htm
15 Mar 2012
Two common arousal/sedation tools are interchangeable for CAM-ICU eligibility
Two commonly used arousal/sedation tools perform similarly in assessing ICU patients' eligibility for delirium screening, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/09/3.htm
9 May 2012
In the News
Rapid flu tests, ICU delirium risk, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/05/itn.htm
15 May 2012
Too much of a good thing
Inpatient hypercalcemia is most commonly associated with a malignancy, but it can be caused by other diseases and conditions as well.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/05/hypercalcemia.htm
15 May 2012
Patient-centered care from admission to discharge
It's hard to increase time spent with patients, so improving the quality of the time is the only workable alternative.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/05/perspectives.htm
15 May 2012
Drugs for drinkers
Physicians don't always identify patients at risk, especially in certain demographics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/06/drinkers.htm
15 Jun 2012
Recent Research
Neurological deficit and outcomes in mild stroke, cangrelor as potential bridging therapy in CABG, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/06/rr.htm
15 Jun 2012
MKSAP quiz on alcohol abuse
These cases and commentary, which address alcohol abuse, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP15).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/06/ty.htm
15 Jun 2012
‘PharManure’ and drugs to hate the most
One doctor's least-wanted list includes drugs that increase costs without improving care or raise the risk of antibiotic resistance.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/06/newdrugs.htm
15 Jun 2012