Search results for "Opioids"
Late diagnoses, routine cultures, and more
Research summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/05/recent-research.htm
15 May 2021
Opioid exposure linked to increased risk of delirium in critically ill adults
A Dutch study found that opioid use in the ICU increased the daily risk of delirium by 45% in a dose-dependent manner and that this increased risk was independent of the degree of pain present.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/21/5.htm
21 Apr 2021
COPD meds, endocarditis, and more
Recent research from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/04/recent-research.htm
15 Apr 2021
Navigation service reduced readmissions of patients with substance use disorder
A single-center trial found benefits from providing recently hospitalized patients with proactive case management, advocacy, service linkage, and motivational support to address substance use disorder, medical, and basic needs for three months after discharge.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/07/2.htm
7 Apr 2021
Malnutrition, diuretics, and more
Research summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/02/recent-research.htm
15 Feb 2021
MKSAP quiz on discharge planning
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on discharge planning.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/02/mksap-quiz-on-discharge-planning.htm
15 Feb 2021
An updated approach to acute colonic pseudo-obstruction
An expert offers advice on recognizing the condition and avoiding serious consequences.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/02/an-updated-approach-to-acute-colonic-pseudo-obstruction.htm
15 Feb 2021
Sepsis, cardiac arrest, and more
Research summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/12/in-the-news.htm
15 Dec 2020
How to withdraw ventilation compassionately
An expert offers advice on tackling the psychological and medical challenges of end-of-life extubation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/12/how-to-withdraw-ventilation-compassionately.htm
15 Dec 2020
MKSAP quiz on orthopedic comanagement
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on orthopedic issues.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/12/mksap-quiz-on-orthopedic-comanagement.htm
15 Dec 2020