News
Intravenous Haloperidol Does Not Prevent ICU Delirium
December 5, 2013
Research suggests physicians avoid using scheduled antipsychotics to reduce ICU delirium in critically ill inpatients
News
Two Major Studies Show Benefits of CAUTI Reduction Measures
December 2, 2013
Hospitalists improve outcomes with appropriate, prompt catheter removal
Audio
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine EVP Explains Hospitalists’ Important Role in End-of-Life Planning
December 2, 2013
Listen to more of our interview with Porter Storey, MD, executive vice president of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Audio
Geisinger Hospitalist, Chief Quality Officer Discusses Issues
December 2, 2013
John Bulger, DO, FACP, SFHM, hospitalist and chief quality officer at Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania.
News
Hospital Costs for Inpatients with Septicemia Total $20.3 Billion in 2011
December 2, 2013
Infection tops list of 20 most expensive medical conditions to treat
News
Hospitalist Physician Assistants Can Apply for Hospital Medicine Credentials in 2014
December 2, 2013
Previous HM work, HM-relevant continuing medical education, core competency in patient care are prerequisites
News
When Should Antiplatelet Agents and Anticoagulants Be Restarted after Gastrointestinal Bleed?
December 2, 2013
Hospitalists should involve patient, gastroenterologist, outside healthcare provider before resuming treatment after a GI bleed
![1]()
News
Oseltamivir for Healthy Pediatric Inpatients with Influenza Unlikely to Yield Measurable Benefit
December 2, 2013
Study reveals no difference in duration of fever or hypoxia, rate of ICU transfer, length of stay
News
Reviews of Research on Haloperidol and ICU Delirium, Proton Pump Inhibitors, Thrombolytics and Stroke
December 2, 2013
Also reviewed this month: hospital-acquired anemia, prothrombin complex concentrate and fresh frozen plasma, surgical site infections, colchine and NSAIDs for acute pericarditis
News
In Las Vegas, HM 14 Can Include Whole Family
December 2, 2013
SHM's annual conference destination includes dining, music, entertainment, family-friendly fun
