Bystander Resuscitation Attempted Less Often for Women in Cardiac Arrest
Women have half the chance of initial shockable rhythm, chances of survival to discharge compared with men
Closed ICU Model May Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections
Decline seen in CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP rates; no change in C. diff infection, MRSA blood infection rates
Clinical Drug Diversion Costly to Health Care Organizations
Report finds 47.2 million doses lost due to health care worker misuse and theft in 2018
Four Clinical Phenotypes Identified for Sepsis
Phenotype distributions similar in derivation, validation cohorts; highest mortality for γ phenotype
Guidance Issued for Systems of Care for Stroke Patients
Recommendations support educational initiatives to increase awareness, need to seek emergency care
Early Neuromuscular Blockade No Better in ARDS Patients on Vent
Mortality similar for those receiving continuous infusion of cisatracurium, lighter sedation targets
Many Lives Could Be Saved if All Hospitals Had Grade A Rating
Patients at D, F hospitals have 91.8 percent increased risk for avoidable death compared with A hospitals
Private Insurers Pay 241 Percent of What Medicare Would Pay
RAND researchers recommend private insurers move toward fixed-price arrangements
Recs Updated for TB Screening, Treatment in Health Care Workers
Guidelines include preplacement TB risk assessment, postexposure symptom evaluation and testing
Use of Rehab After Ischemic Stroke Varies in Acute Care
Some stroke patients less likely to get rehabilitation services due to patient, hospital variables
