Search results for "Deep venous thrombosis"
Podagra
Is it possible our patient was admitted just for gout?.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/04/student.htm
15 Apr 2012
Observation status: making the right call
Understanding when to admit a patient to observation status or to inpatient status can be confusing and challenging##mdash;and so can knowing when it's appropriate to bill for one or the other.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/04/coding.htm
15 Apr 2012
Test yourself: Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/03/test.htm
15 Mar 2008
Who should receive inferior vena cava filters?
Consults, new data can help hospitalists decide.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/08/inferior-vena-cava-filters.htm
15 Aug 2016
Quick response, teamwork protected patients during heparin recall
As pharmacists monitored hospital supplies, physicians and nurses monitored patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/07/heparin.htm
15 Jul 2008
New anticoagulants effective for hip, knee replacement prophylaxis but may increase bleeding risk
Newer oral anticoagulants are effective for thromboprophylaxis after total hip or total knee replacement, but they carry a heightened risk of bleeding, a review found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/21/1.htm
21 Aug 2013
Cases from Oregon Health & Science University
Thrombus-in-transit, serotonin syndrome, leptospirosis, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/07/brief-case-from-oregon-health-and-science-university.htm
15 Jul 2020
Infusion pump recalls, fecal transplant alert
Details on recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/fda-update-infusion-pump-recalls-fecal-transplant-alert.htm
15 May 2020
Intermittent pneumatic compression helps reduce VTE risk
Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) to the lower limbs can reduce venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk in hospitalized patients and is especially effective when combined with pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis, a new meta-analysis found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/24/1.htm
24 Jul 2013
Attendings often discuss patient care on rounds, but not at the bedside
Attending doctors often discuss patient care plans and medications during general medicine rounds, but other important topics are rarely discussed, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/15/1.htm
15 May 2013