Search results for "Emergency Medicine"
NSTEMI algorithm, metabolic acidemia, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/02/recent-research.htm
15 Feb 2019
Tweaking rapid response teams
Automation, new team members improving outcomes at some hospitals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/09/rapid-response-teams.htm
15 Sep 2015
Delivery (of a shock) in two minutes or less
Recent research has found that hospitalized patients with ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia don't always receive defibrillation within the recommended window, and that the delay has a detrimental effect on outcomes and survival. Cardiologists and other experts trying to improve these times say that hospitalists are in the perfect spot to take charge of the problem and lead improvement efforts.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/08/cover.htm
15 Aug 2008
Three steps to addressing, and possibly avoiding, return ED visits
Clear communication with patients is needed.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/12/readmissions.htm
15 Dec 2014
A passion for quality improvement, right from the start
Mark R. Chassin, FACP, outlines his role as President of The Joint Commission.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/12/profile.htm
15 Dec 2008
Recreational marijuana legalization brings new challenges for health care
Hospitalists in Colorado deal with wider use and new forms of marijuana.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/05/marijuana.htm
15 May 2015
Predicting sepsis and its trajectory
Biomarkers, automated systems, and rapid diagnostics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/12/predicting-sepsis.htm
15 Dec 2015
ACC pathway offers guidance on managing patients presenting to the ED with chest pain
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) assessed the available clinical decision pathways for chest pain and advised on the use of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin to avoid unnecessary testing in patients at low risk for acute coronary syndrome.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/10/19/free/acc-pathway-offers-guidance-on-managing-patients-presenting-to-the-ed-with-chest-pain.htm
19 Oct 2022
Which chest pain patients can go home?
Research on risk algorithms and tests helping to identify unnecessary hospitalizations.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/10/chest-pain-discharge.htm
15 Oct 2015
Minneapolis bridge collapse tested local hospitals' emergency plans
Having a common command system in place was key to their swift response.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/11/bridge.htm
15 Nov 2007