Search results for "IV access"
October 4, 2023
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/10/04/
Improving handoffs through better communication
Research has shown that speakers systematically overestimate how well their messages are understood by listeners, and assume a listener has all the same knowledge they do. Verbal updates and read-backs can help.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/07/handoffs.htm
15 Jul 2009
Iatrogenica
A chance encounter with an old friend leads our editorial advisor to reminisce about patients past.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/06/newman.htm
15 Jun 2010
Warnings on morphine overdoses, injections containing particulates
Details on a warning and label changes related to accidental overdoses of morphine sulfate, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/03/fda.htm
15 Mar 2011
New C. diff drug and MRSA test
Details on approval of a new drug for Clostridium difficile, a new test for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/08/fda.htm
15 Aug 2011
Be picky about PICCs
Use of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) is increasingly common in hospitals, in part because they are easy to use and there is a perception that they carry less risk of infection. But PICCs shouldn't necessarily be the default line for venous access.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/09/coverstory.htm
15 Sep 2013
Panel picks appropriate uses for PICCs
An expert discusses new collaborative recommendations.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/10/PICC-recommendations.htm
15 Oct 2015
Duration not always definitive in convulsive status epilepticus
Timelines can help but shouldn't always be followed to the letter.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/04/status-epilepticus.htm
15 Apr 2016
Peripheral IV catheter failure rates similar, regardless of dressing or securement device
Adult patients who were expected to require a peripheral IV catheter for at least 24 hours were randomized to receive tissue adhesive with polyurethane dressing, bordered polyurethane dressing, a securement device with polyurethane dressing, or the control method, polyurethane dressing.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/08/2.htm
8 Aug 2018
Decision pathway addresses bleeding in patients on oral anticoagulants
The guidance from the American College of Cardiology covers management of major and minor bleeding in patients treated with direct-acting oral anticoagulants or vitamin K antagonists for any indication.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/22/4.htm
22 Jul 2020