Search results for "Allergies"
MKSAP quiz on critical care
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on critical care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/10/mksap-quiz-on-critical-care.htm
15 Oct 2020
MKSAP quiz on HIV
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) that relate to HIV.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/04/mksap-quiz-on-hiv.htm
15 Apr 2019
Individual case: Anaphylaxis and contact dermatitis from electrocardiogram electrode pads
A patient had both delayed and immediate allergic reactions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/09/brief-case-anaphylaxis-from-ekg-pads.htm
15 Sep 2020
Stressing about superbugs
Experts discuss crisis of antimicrobial resistance.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/08/antimicrobial-resistance.htm
15 Aug 2015
Don't miss anaphylaxis in the hospital
One common error is to assume that anaphylaxis isn't present because the patient doesn't have hypotension or shock.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/04/17/3.htm
17 Apr 2019
Vote for your favorite entry
ACP Hospitalist Weekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/07/27/5.htm
27 Jul 2016
Central lines, IV solutions, test strips recalled
Details on the latest recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/04/fda.htm
15 Apr 2016
Keeping track of mistakes that don't happen
Near-miss tracking project for residents aims to improve hospital care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/04/nearmiss.htm
15 Apr 2008
Antimicrobial prophylaxis guidelines often not followed after elective surgery
A retrospective cohort study of 521,091 inpatient surgeries at 825 U.S. hospitals found that vancomycin was the most frequently misused agent and its use was associated with increased rates of acute kidney injury.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/02/22/antimicrobial-prophylaxis-guidelines-often-not-followed-after-elective-surgery.htm
22 Feb 2023
New hemophilia drug, powdered glove ban
Details on the latest recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/05/fda.htm
15 May 2016