Search results for "Therapeutics"
IV drug shortages present challenges, opportunities
Hospitals contend with shortages of IV opioids and parenteral solutions, but find silver lining of improved opioid prescribing practices.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/09/iv-drug-shortages-present-challenges-opportunities.htm
15 Sep 2018
Fight IBD flares without errors
Challenges in inpatient care for inflammatory bowel disease are common, and they include choosing the right medications to manage pain and knowing when to consult other clinicians.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/02/fight-ibd-flares-without-errors.htm
15 Feb 2018
Acupuncture may be superior to morphine in relieving acute pain in ED patients, trial shows
Researchers noted that the trial, which was conducted in Tunisia, was limited by its lack of blinding and a fairly homogeneous study population which culturally accepts the practice of acupuncture.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/10/4.htm
10 Aug 2016
In the News
Delayed ICU transfer, updated quality and performance measures for afib, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/10/in-the-news.htm
15 Oct 2016
Repeated Holter monitoring after stroke identified afib
After acute ischemic stroke, the patients were randomized to 10 days of Holter EKG monitoring at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months or standard care, including at least 24 hours of rhythm monitoring.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/15/3.htm
15 Feb 2017
Considering ketamine
Evidence is limited, but low-dose ketamine may be an appropriate adjunct or alternative to opioids for certain patients in pain.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/08/02/free/considering-ketamine.htm
2 Aug 2023
Reperfusion catheters, lifts, ICDs recalled
Recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/04/fda-update-reperfusion-catheters-lifts-icds-recalled.htm
15 Apr 2021
Tips to assess and treat acute-on-chronic pain
Internal Medicine Meeting 2019 was held in Philadelphia in April and included advice on pain management challenges.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/06/im-tips-to-assess-and-treat-acute-on-chronic-pain.htm
15 Jun 2019
Use a light touch for ICU sedation
Take a stepwise approach to choose sedation and paralysis wisely.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/12/use-light-touch-for-icu-sedation.htm
15 Dec 2019
Mortality lower with prolonged vs. short-term IV infusion of antipseudomonal beta-lactams
The meta-analysis was mostly based on trials in the ICU, and the results suggest that prolonged dosing should become standard practice in ICUs, according to an editorial.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/11/01/1.htm
1 Nov 2017