Search results for "IV access"
Complications appear common with CVC placement
Of 1,000 patients with a central venous catheter (CVC) for three days, 30.2 would develop at least one serious complication, including arterial cannulation, pneumothorax, infection, or deep venous thrombosis, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/03/13/complications-appear-common-with-cvc-placement.htm
13 Mar 2024
Peripheral internal jugular catheters possible solution to difficult IV access
In a two-year pilot study involving 32 eligible patients at a U.S. academic hospital, 97% of peripheral internal jugular catheters were successfully placed with no complications.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/10/04/peripheral-internal-jugular-catheters-possible-solution-to-difficult-iv-access.htm
4 Oct 2023
The road ahead for hospital medicine
During his plenary at SHM Converge 2022, Robert M. Wachter, MD, MACP, shared his thoughts on the future of hospital medicine, including changes in patient complexity and hospital finance, the catch-22 of hospital at home, and the potential impacts of technology.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/04/20/the-road-ahead-for-hospital-medicine.htm
20 Apr 2022
Malnutrition, diuretics, and more
Research summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/02/recent-research.htm
15 Feb 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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