Search results for "VTE"
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
MKSAP quiz on pulmonary embolism
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on pulmonary embolism.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/mksap-quiz-on-pulmonary-embolism.htm
15 Jun 2020
Commandos
A command center is key for managing the complexity of both airports and hospitals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/newmans-notions-commandos.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
coding corner 8 ACP Hospitalist • June 2020 considered ...
When PE is not the prin-cipal diagnosis, all acute PE codes are major CCs and in HCC 107 (vascular disease with complication); chronic PE is a CC and in HCC ... replace authoritative sources for documentation and coding. Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are intimately related conditions, the latter caused by the former in the vast majority of cases.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/acph-202006-coding-corner-dvt-and-pe_t2.pdf
28 May 2020
coding corner 8 ACP Hospitalist • June 2020 considered ...
When PE is not the prin-cipal diagnosis, all acute PE codes are major CCs and in HCC 107 (vascular disease with complication); chronic PE is a CC and in HCC ... replace authoritative sources for documentation and coding. Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are intimately related conditions, the latter caused by the former in the vast majority of cases.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/acph-202006-coding-corner-dvt-and-pe_t1.pdf
28 May 2020
test yourself 34 ACP Hospitalist • June 2020 CasE ...
table. Pulmonary embolism Severity index. Clinical Parameter Score. Age (in years) (enter age). ... Male sex 10. Current cancer 30. Chronic heart failure 10. Chronic lung disease 10.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/acph-202006-mksap-quiz-on-pulmonary-embolism_t1.pdf
28 May 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
Infusion pump recalls, fecal transplant alert
Details on recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/fda-update-infusion-pump-recalls-fecal-transplant-alert.htm
15 May 2020
Combating clots in COVID-19
A hematologist recently provided her expert advice on preventing venous thromboembolism in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in an interview with ACP Hospitalist.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/29/3.htm
29 Apr 2020