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Hospitalists Try To Reclaim Lead Role in Bedside Procedures
March 3, 2015
[caption id="attachment_8227" align="alignright" width="295"] Instructor Joshua D.
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Infectious Diseases Society of America 2014 Practice Guidelines To Diagnose, Manage Skin, Soft Tissue Infections
March 3, 2015
Background Surveillance studies in the U.S.
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Procalcitonin-Based Algorithm Does Not Reduce Antibiotic Use in the ICU
February 10, 2015
Clinical question Can a procalcitonin-based algorithm reduce antibiotic use in critically ill patients? Bottom line A procalcitonin-based algorithm using a 0.1 ng/mL cutoff does not significantly decrease the duration of antibiotic treatment in critically ill patients nor does it reduce length
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LISTEN NOW: SHM Launches a Patient Experience Committee
February 9, 2015
SHM has a new committee – the patient experience committee. Dr. Burke Kealey, current SHM President and associate medical director for hospital specialties at Health Partners in St.
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Impact of Peri-Operative Beta Blockers on Cardiovascular Morbidity, Mortality
February 2, 2015
Clinical question: What is the impact of peri-operative beta blockers on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia? Background: Studies evaluating the effects of peri-operative beta blockers on cardiovascular outcomes have yielded conflicting r
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Resident Handoff Program Associated with Improved Inpatient Outcomes
February 2, 2015
Clinical question: Does the implementation of a handoff program lead to improved patient safety? Background: Communication failure at the time of handoff of patient care from one resident to another is a significant cause of medical errors.
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Automated Early Warning, Response System Could Improve Sepsis Outcomes
February 2, 2015
Clinical question: Does implementation of an electronic sepsis detection and response system improve patient outcomes? Background: It is known that interventions such as goal-directed resuscitation and antibiotics can reduce sepsis mortality, but their effectiveness depends on early administratio
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Intermittent, Continuous Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapies Are Comparable
February 2, 2015
Clinical question: Is intermittent proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy comparable to the current standard of continuous PPI infusion for high risk bleeding ulcers? Background: Current guidelines recommend an intravenous bolus dose of a PPI followed by continuous PPI infusion for three days after
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VTE Treatment Strategies Don’t Differ in Efficacy, Safety
February 2, 2015
Clinical question: Are there differences in efficacy and safety between the treatment strategies for acute venous thromboembolism (VTE)? Background: There are a number of treatment strategies available for acute VTE.
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Antimicrobial Prescribing Common in Inpatient Setting
February 2, 2015
Clinical question: What is the daily prevalence of antimicrobial use in acute-care hospitals? Background: Inappropriate antimicrobial use is associated with adverse events and contributes to the emergence of resistant pathogens. Strategies need to be implemented to reduce inappropriate use.
