Search results for "Delirium"
Latest inpatient COVID-19 research looks at plasma, intubation, delirium, VTE, and more
Recent studies showed that convalescent plasma didn't improve outcomes, a protocol reduced intubation rates, delirium was a common presentation among elderly patients, venous thromboembolism (VTE) was more common in the ICU, and racial disparities persisted after adjustment.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/11/25/2.htm
25 Nov 2020
Frontline heroes: It's all about perspective
The pandemic was no place for the vulnerable, the ones with no emotional support.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/11/frontline-heroes.htm
15 Nov 2020
Engaging families to detect ICU delirium
Fair diagnostic accuracy was achieved when family members used delirium tools for daily assessments.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/09/success-story-engaging-families-to-detect-icu-delirium.htm
15 Sep 2020
Nutrition, contrast and AKI, and more
Research summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/09/recent-research.htm
15 Sep 2020
Liver failure
Combination codes often depend on the acuity and cause of liver failure.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/09/coding-corner-liver-failure.htm
15 Sep 2020
Cases from Oregon Health & Science University
Thrombus-in-transit, serotonin syndrome, leptospirosis, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/07/brief-case-from-oregon-health-and-science-university.htm
15 Jul 2020
MKSAP quiz on mechanical ventilation
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on mechanical ventilation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/mksap-quiz-on-mechanical-ventilation.htm
15 May 2020
Sepsis cultures, resuscitation score, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/04/recent-research.htm
15 Apr 2020
Data but few answers on vasopressors
An expert reviews the evidence on mean arterial pressure targets and various vasopressors.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/04/data-but-few-answers-on-vasopressors.htm
15 Apr 2020
Stewardship, stroke mimics
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/03/recent-research.htm
15 Mar 2020