Search results for "Ultrasound"
Journal watch: Recent studies of note
Recent studies about predicting surgical outcomes, abdominal CTs for C. diff patients, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/10/jw.htm
15 Oct 2009
Hospitalist brings leadership to locum group
Robert W. Harrington Jr. offers insight into the workforce shortage.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/12/profile.htm
15 Dec 2009
Journal watch: recent studies of note
Recent studies about warfarin use in elderly AF patients, ticagrelor vs. clopidogrel in ACS patients, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/12/jw.htm
15 Dec 2009
Updated guidelines on complicated intra-abdominal infections
AHA updates recommendations on cardiovascular IED infections
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/13/3.htm
13 Jan 2010
When the findings don't fit
A Fellow investigates a young woman's elevated testosterone level and reaches a diagnosis even though the lab results and imaging conflict. Our diagnostic experts consider confirmation bias and how this internist sidestepped being misled.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/01/mindful.htm
15 Jan 2010
NSAID does not reduce post-surgical pericardial effusion
Higher copayments lead to more hospitalizations United and Aetna to continue paying consultation codes
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/03/3.htm
3 Feb 2010
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An ultrasound of jugular veins can assess fluid needs.Central lines with fiberoptic channels can monitor continuousvenous oxygen saturation. ... A survey of Australasian critical care physicians revealedthat 61% believed the use of the PA catheter should be super-seded by echocardiography in the future (Anaesth IntensiveCare.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/02/acph-201002-tech2.pdf
4 Feb 2010
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An ultrasound of jugular veins can assess fluid needs.Central lines with fiberoptic channels can monitor continuousvenous oxygen saturation. ... A survey of Australasian critical care physicians revealedthat 61% believed the use of the PA catheter should be super-seded by echocardiography in the future (Anaesth IntensiveCare.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/02/acph-201002-tech_t2.pdf
4 Feb 2010
Withholding anticoagulation after negative compression ultrasound carries low VTE risk
Heart failure patients discharged from ED often have significant mortality risksAHA, ACC issue statement on prevention of in-hospital torsade de pointes
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/10/2.htm
10 Feb 2010
Using no sedation lowers number of days on ventilator vs. daily sedation interruption
Using no sedation lowers number of days on ventilator vs. daily sedation interruptionWithholding anticoagulation after negative compression ultrasound carries low VTE risk
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/10/1.htm
10 Feb 2010