Search results for "Sepsis"
Updated sepsis guidelines released
The 2012 Surviving Sepsis Guidelines Committee officially released updated guidelines for managing severe sepsis and septic shock in January.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/03/sepsis.htm
15 Mar 2013
New-onset afib in severe sepsis associated with stroke, death risk
Severe sepsis patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) had a higher risk of in-hospital stroke and death compared to those without AF or with preexisting AF.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/23/1.htm
23 Nov 2011
After general surgery, sepsis and septic shock far more common than PE, MI
After general surgery, sepsis and septic shock far more common than PE, MIOpt-out tests in ED detect slightly more patients with HIV
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/28/1.htm
28 Jul 2010
Encephalopathy in 2023
It can be a challenge to distinguish between delirium and acute encephalopathy, and both encephalopathy and delirium should be documented for correct coding.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/01/11/encephalopathy-in-2023.htm
11 Jan 2023
Ask Dr. Pinson
Get answers to questions about obesity, ultrasound guidance, and other coding conundrums.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/07/coding-corner-qa.htm
15 Jul 2021
EVALI, rapid response, and more
Research summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/09/in-the-news.htm
15 Sep 2020
October 25, 2023
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/10/25/
Study affirms recommendations to collect blood cultures before initiating antimicrobial therapy for sepsis
Although early treatment is key in sepsis management, obtaining blood cultures after initiation of empirical antimicrobial treatment reduces culture sensitivity, a diagnostic study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/09/18/2.htm
18 Sep 2019
Clarifying criteria for acute respiratory failure
The diagnosis of acute respiratory failure is one of those most commonly denied by payers, so understanding the current documentation criteria is crucial.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/03/27/clarifying-criteria-for-acute-respiratory-failure.htm
27 Mar 2024
New-onset afib in sepsis related to sepsis risk factors, review finds
Corticosteroid use, right-heart catheterization, fungal infection, vasopressor use, and a mean arterial pressure target of 80 to 85 mm Hg were associated with a greater than 50% increase in atrial fibrillation risk.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/12/12/1.htm
12 Dec 2018