Search results for "Ultrasound"
The puzzle of submassive PE
Treating the middle of the pulmonary embolism spectrum can be tricky.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/the-puzzle-of-submassive-pe.htm
15 Jun 2020
Guidelines, studies make recommendations on VTE prophylaxis for inpatients with COVID-19
A new CHEST guideline supports standard-dose anticoagulant thromboprophylaxis, while authors of two recent studies of hypercoagulability called for higher doses.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/10/2.htm
10 Jun 2020
Compression stockings may be unnecessary for VTE prophylaxis in most patients undergoing elective surgery
In a randomized controlled trial of patients at moderate or high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), prophylaxis with low-molecular-weight heparin alone was noninferior to a combination of low-molecular-weight heparin and graduated compression stockings.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/20/5.htm
20 May 2020
Inhaler education, hospital mergers, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/in-the-news.htm
15 May 2020
Therapeutic hypothermia, HAI network, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/recent-research.htm
15 May 2020
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
An example case helps explain this clinical syndrome that mimics acute myocardial infarction.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/expert-analysis-takotsubo-cardiomyopathy.htm
15 May 2020
Point-of-care ultrasound—Part 2
Learn the codes for POCUS and see sidebar article for COVID-19 coding.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/04/coding-corner-point-of-care-ultrasound-part-2.htm
15 Apr 2020
Steward your fluids
Deresuscitation may be the next step in optimizing sepsis care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/04/steward-your-fluids.htm
15 Apr 2020
COVID-19 in community hospitals
Hospitalists describe the steps they've taken to prepare for the pandemic.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/04/covid-19-in-community-hospitals.htm
15 Apr 2020
Warning about clozapine and constipation
Details on recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/04/fda-update-warning-about-clozapine-and-constipation.htm
15 Apr 2020