Search results for "Syncope"
Catching postop problems
An expert offers tips on dealing with postoperative fever, urinary retention, nausea and vomiting, acute kidney injury, and atrial fibrillation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/11/22/catching-postop-problems.htm
22 Nov 2023
Documentation of medical necessity
“Medical necessity” is a vague standard, but it's a crucial one to try to understand.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/11/coding.htm
15 Nov 2012
Letter from the Editor
This month's issue includes coverage of our 2013 Top Docs, a feature on syncope units, and a collection of individual submissions to The Brief Case.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/11/lfe.htm
15 Nov 2013
Risk factors predict progression from sepsis to septic shock
Progression from sepsis to septic shock often occurred more than 4 hours after ED presentation and was more likely if patients displayed certain clinical characteristics, a recent study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/22/3.htm
22 Apr 2015
Updated guideline issued on antithrombotic therapy for VTE
The American College of Chest Physicians issued an updated guideline last week on antithrombotic therapy for venous thromboembolism (VTE), covering topics such as use of direct-acting oral anticoagulants and outpatient treatment of pulmonary embolism.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/01/13/1.htm
13 Jan 2016
MKSAP quiz on dermatology
Cases involving a new skin nodule; red, swollen legs; a history of MRSA infections; and others are presented
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/02/mksap-dermatology.htm
15 Feb 2017
Tiered system set criteria for calling rapid-response or treating teams
A 2-tier system for activating a rapid-response team was associated with changes in the triggers leading to ICU admission and decreased ICU mortality among these patients in an Australian hospital.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/25/3.htm
25 Mar 2015
POCUS cases from Mayo Clinic
A group of cases involving the use of point-of-care ultrasound.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/01/brief-case-pocus-cases-from-mayo-clinic.htm
15 Jan 2020
The ABCs of DRGs
Learn about the history and significance of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/05/coding-corner-the-abcs-of-drgs.htm
15 May 2019
Perioperative aspirin, clonidine don't reduce AKI risk
Taking aspirin or clonidine before or after noncardiac surgery isn't associated with a lower risk of acute kidney injury (AKI), a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/19/1.htm
19 Nov 2014