Search results for "Kidney disease"
Liver failure
Combination codes often depend on the acuity and cause of liver failure.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/09/coding-corner-liver-failure.htm
15 Sep 2020
High-dose atorvastatin may not reduce AKI after cardiac surgery
The study's results do not support the initiation of statin therapy to prevent acute kidney injury following cardiac surgery but do provide evidence that continuing perioperative statin therapy is safe, said an accompanying editorial.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/09/4.htm
9 Mar 2016
Angiography with contrast associated with kidney injury, but rates of clinically significant cases appear low
An editorial noted that the insensitivity of serum creatinine to identify changes in kidney function may contribute to a lack of clarity about the association and that the incidence of kidney injury is low in patients treated with contemporary hydration regimens.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/18/4.htm
18 Mar 2020
HCAP guidelines, CPR survival, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/04/recent-research.htm
15 Apr 2018
The July/August issue of ACP Internist is online
The July/August issue of ACP Internist is now online, with stories on chronic kidney disease screening, durable medical equipment requests, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/09/6.htm
9 Jul 2014
IV drug shortages present challenges, opportunities
Hospitals contend with shortages of IV opioids and parenteral solutions, but find silver lining of improved opioid prescribing practices.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/09/iv-drug-shortages-present-challenges-opportunities.htm
15 Sep 2018
Physicians' obligations under EMTALA
Some examples explain the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/02/perspectives-physicians-obligations-under-emtala.htm
15 Feb 2019
MKSAP quiz on pressure ulcers and pain
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 17) on pressure ulcers and pain management.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/06/mksap-quiz-on-pressure-ulcers-and-pain.htm
15 Jun 2018
Pandemic pinpoints racial and ethnic disparities
Numerous factors play a role in why Blacks, Latinos, and Native Americans are more likely to contract COVID-19.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/09/pandemic-pinpoints-racial-and-ethnic-disparities.htm
15 Sep 2020
Vancomycin and piperacillin-tazobactam combo associated with increased AKI risk
Acute kidney injury (AKI) was significantly more common in the patients on combination therapy than in those on vancomycin alone or piperacillin-tazobactam alone, demonstrating the need for judicious use of combination therapy, the authors said.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/08/1.htm
8 Feb 2017