Tag: Hospitals
Azithromycin Routine in Hospital Despite Risk for QTc Prolongation
Providers not considering risk of QTc-prolonging meds accumulation, authors say
Low Adherence to Guidelines for Prevention of Catheter Infections
Only 44 percent of health care providers said they follow CDC recommendations
Medication Review at ICU to Ward Transfer Cuts Drug Problems
Significant reduction in drug-related problems with immediate communication of recommendations
Patient Navigators Tied to Shorter Hospital Stays
Use of patient navigators on general medical service didn't affect readmissions
EHR Data Refine Risk Prediction for Post-PCI Readmission
Characteristics from electronic health record can improve prediction of 30-day readmission after PCI
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Up VTE Risk
In hospitalized patients, increased risk of upper- and lower-extremity deep vein thrombosis
Risk Factors Can ID Patients More Likely to Be Readmitted
Friday discharge, existing chronic diseases, high number of ER visits are predictors
EMR Care Pathway Aids Treatment of Cellulitis
Antibiotic use, pharmacy costs, and length of stay cut without affecting readmissions
Serious Childhood Infection Tied to Metabolic Disease Later in Life
Early childhood hospitalization for infection tied to increased BMI, metabolic syndrome in adulthood
Sparse Data Available on Value of Bedside Physical Exams in ICU
Authors emphasize value of comprehensive physical examination in the ICU despite lack of data
