Search results for "Trauma"
An atypical presentation of microscopic polyangiitis
A patient was admitted after outpatient labs indicated acute worsening of kidney disease and anemia.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/10/26/free/brief-case-an-atypical-presentation-of-microscopic-polyangiitis.htm
26 Oct 2022
Review finds uncertain benefit of opioids for treating musculoskeletal pain in ED
Opioids provided statistically but not clinically greater pain relief compared with placebo and paracetamol and were no more effective than some nonopioid options, particularly NSAIDs, according to a meta-analysis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/10/19/review-finds-uncertain-benefit-of-opioids-for-treating-musculoskeletal-pain-in-ed.htm
19 Oct 2022
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
BiPAP masks recalled for magnetic interference
The FDA reported safety concerns with masks for some bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machines and approved the first generic version of a popular diabetes drug, among other recent actions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/10/12/bipap-masks-recalled-for-magnetic-interference.htm
12 Oct 2022
Catheters and other plumbing problems
A urologist offered his tips for hospitalists on catheter placement and additional urological issues in a recent lecture.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/10/05/catheters-and-other-plumbing-problems.htm
5 Oct 2022
Fecal transplants could transmit monkeypox
The FDA recently advised that donated stool should be screened for monkeypox before transplantation and authorized updated booster vaccines against COVID-19, among other actions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/09/14/fecal-transplants-could-transmit-monkeypox.htm
14 Sep 2022
Do documentation improvement queries help?
Learn why you get so many queries these days and share your thoughts on them in a reader poll.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/09/07/free/do-documentation-improvement-queries-help.htm
7 Sep 2022
Glycogenic hepatopathy
A 21-year-old man with type 1 diabetes presented to the hospital with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Physical exam showed hepatosplenomegaly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/08/24/free/brief-case-glycogenic-hepatopathy.htm
24 Aug 2022
Advisors discuss vaccines for fall, COVID-19/RSV/flu test approved
In addition to COVID-19-related actions, the FDA announced several device recalls and approved a drug for eosinophilic esophagitis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/07/06/advisors-discuss-vaccines-for-fall-covid-19-rsv-flu-test-approved.htm
6 Jul 2022
Study finds no diagnostic benefit from head CT in common psychiatric presentations
In 369 patients in ED and inpatient settings, the diagnostic yield of head CT examinations was 0.00% for indications of suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, catatonia, and/or psychosis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/06/29/study-finds-no-diagnostic-benefit-from-head-ct-in-common-psychiatric-presentations.htm
29 Jun 2022