Search results for "Ultrasound"
Ultrasound shows potential as first-line diagnostic tool in suspected GCA
Diagnosis of giant-cell arteritis (GCA) was confirmed on temporal artery ultrasound in 44% of patients referred for high clinical suspicion of the condition, avoiding the need for biopsy, a study at six French hospitals found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/05/08/ultrasound-shows-potential-as-first-line-diagnostic-tool-in-suspected-gca.htm
8 May 2024
Bedside optic nerve ultrasonography may be useful for measuring intracranial pressure
The test involves applying a layer of gel to the closed eyelid with the patient in supine position and measuring the optic nerve sheath.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/20/4.htm
20 Nov 2019
Outsmarting MRSA
An infectious diseases specialist offers advice on drugs and strategies to combat methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/05/01/outsmarting-mrsa.htm
1 May 2024
New SHM statement offers recommendations on ultrasound guidance for thoracentesis
The position statement from the Society of Hospital Medicine notes that ultrasound guidance has been associated with increased success rates and decreased complication rates for thoracentesis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/07/2.htm
7 Feb 2018
May 8, 2024
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/05/08/
ACP issues guidelines on use of high-flow nasal oxygen, point-of-care ultrasound
New guidelines from the College suggest when to use high-flow nasal oxygen rather than noninvasive ventilation or conventional oxygen therapy and address the use of point-of-care ultrasound in ED and inpatient diagnostic pathways for acute dyspnea.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/05/1.htm
5 May 2021
Sepsis and other inpatient emergencies
An intensivist offered hot tips for hospitalists during a precourse at Internal Medicine Meeting 2024.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/04/24/sepsis-and-other-inpatient-emergencies.htm
24 Apr 2024
D-dimer, lung ultrasound, and ICU protocols all helpful, latest COVID-19 research says
D-dimer predicted clots in ICU patients better than scores or other markers, lung ultrasound was an effective triage tool, and a protocol for respiratory failure improved ICU survival early on in the pandemic, recent studies found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/23/1.htm
23 Sep 2020
New score for syncope may predict risk of echocardiography findings
The authors said that the score, if validated, could improve resource use and promote high-value care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/10/03/2.htm
3 Oct 2018
Climbing to the C-suite
Hospital executives offered hard-won tips on mentorship, networking, interviewing, and negotiating at CONVERGE 2024.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/04/17/climbing-to-the-c-suite.htm
17 Apr 2024