Search results for "Geriatrics"
Mortality by hospitalist age, NOACs in kidney disease, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/09/in-the-news.htm
15 Sep 2017
Say no to antipsychotics and bed alarms for older patients
Some well-intentioned but misguided interventions may harm geriatric inpatients more than they help.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/07/inpatient-interventions-for-older-patients.htm
15 Jul 2017
C. diff and Hospital Medicine 2017
Conference coverage of cirrhosis, geriatrics, high-value care, diagnostic error, and radiology.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/07/letter-from-the-editor.htm
15 Jul 2017
ACOVE quality indicators may improve care in hospitalized elderly
Clinicians administered a checklist during rounds, which assessed for prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism, indwelling bladder catheters, mobilization, and delirium evaluation—four commonly encountered components of Assessing Care of Vulnerable Elders (ACOVE).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/12/2.htm
12 Jul 2017
Measurement of inpatient mobility impairment can help predict later mortality
Patients who were mobile at admission and developed impairment were significantly more likely to die during the next six months, while those who recovered mobility during hospitalization had a reduced mortality risk.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/14/4.htm
14 Jun 2017
Nurses, but not family, found that quality of life program helped dying elderly patients
The Belgian study provided staff on acute geriatrics wards with a care guide for last days of life, training, supportive documentation, and a guide for implementation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/24/4.htm
24 May 2017
Finding a friend for unbefriended patients
Hospitalists can help the most vulnerable.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/05/unbefriended-patients.htm
15 May 2017
Back and forth on beta-blockers
Hospitalists are weighing the risks vs. benefits of administering beta-blockers.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/04/betablockers.htm
15 Apr 2017
The internet of things to come
Technology isn't always as helpful as it seems.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/02/newman.htm
15 Feb 2017
Textbook reflects evolution of hospitalists
More robust coverage of consultation medicine, rehabilitation medicine, oncology, palliative care, and transitions of care is included
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/02/q-and-a-principles-practice-hospital-medicine.htm
15 Feb 2017