Search results for "Sleep"
Earplugs in ICU patients associated with decreased delirium risk
The systematic review included studies that observed earplugs as an isolated intervention, bundled the earplugs with eye shades, and looked at earplugs, eye shades, and additional sleep noise abatement strategies.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/02/2.htm
2 Mar 2016
Machine learning system dramatically reduced alerts compared to bedside monitors
A machine learning system trained to predict ICU patients' risk of respiratory failure or hemodynamic instability offered 50 times fewer alerts than a telemedicine system that analyzed trends from bedside biomedical monitors.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/11/08/machine-learning-system-dramatically-reduced-alerts-compared-to-bedside-monitors.htm
8 Nov 2023
New guidelines on diagnosing, preventing and treating delirium
Hospitalists wanted for survey and program development
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/04/3.htm
4 Aug 2010
Documenting opioid disorders
There are 11 different DSM-5 clinical criteria for opioid-related disorders, and severity is determined by the number of diagnostic criteria applicable to each patient.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/11/02/documenting-opioid-disorders.htm
2 Nov 2022
Hospitalizations for diabetes increase, especially among younger women
Sleep apnea questionnaire predicts postop complications
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/27/2.htm
27 Oct 2010
Keeping an eye—and ear—out for sleep apnea
Ignoring sleep apnea is done at the patient's peril.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/04/apnea.htm
15 Apr 2011
The February issue is online
February's issue of ACP Internist looks at clinical and practice management issues, including whether to use scribes during exams and tips on completing paperwork to help patients receive home health care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/08/6.htm
8 Feb 2012
Talking about heart failure
Patients with heart failure often have a hard time wrapping their heads around it. Hospitalists can do a lot to improve communication and education during hospitalization.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/08/24/talking-about-heart-failure.htm
24 Aug 2022
Slashing superfluous labs
Experts offer their advice on getting over your love of daily labs to help patients and reduce costs.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/02/01/free/slashing-superfluous-labs.htm
1 Feb 2023
Learning on the late shift
Training programs and hospitalists are working to make night coverage more educational.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/03/22/free/learning-on-the-late-shift.htm
22 Mar 2023