Search results for "Catheters"
Replacing peripheral IV catheters routinely may not be necessary
PPIs get warning on fracture risk
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/09/4.htm
9 Jun 2010
May 2010
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/05/
In the News
Defensive orders, arterial catheters in mechanically ventilated ICU patients, advanced practice providers, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/12/itn.htm
15 Dec 2014
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
One diabetes drug gets new indication, another gets new warning labeling
Details on the latest recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/02/fda.htm
15 Feb 2017
SHM issues position statement on ultrasound-guided procedures
The Society of Hospital Medicine calls for written or oral examinations, as well as patient-based assessments with feedback, for credentialing in ultrasound-guided procedures.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/01/24/1.htm
24 Jan 2018
U.S. hospitals saw overall decline in health care-associated infections from 2011 to 2015
Surgical-site and urinary tract infections decreased, while rates of pneumonia and Clostridium difficile in the hospital held steady, according to data gathered by the CDC.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/11/07/1.htm
7 Nov 2018
SHEA/IDSA issue updated CAUTI guidelines
Experts have released updated guidelines on preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in the hospital.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/23/2.htm
23 Apr 2014
Drug approved for flu exposures
Recalls and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/01/fda-update-drug-approved-for-flu-exposures.htm
15 Jan 2021
Cases from Oregon Health & Science University
Emphysematous pyelonephritis, copper deficiency, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/04/brief-case-from-oregon-health-and-science-university.htm
15 Apr 2021