Coalition Calls for Changes to Hospital Pain Assessments
Petition asks government to release proposal for a new pain questionnaire for hospital patients
New-Onset A-Fib Post Acute MI Ups Complications, Readmission
In-hospital complication rate higher, as is 30-day readmission rate
Quality Improvement Process Doesn’t Cut ICU Mortality
No reduction in in-hospital mortality for critically ill patients from ICUs in Brazil
Doctors Can Be Misled About FDA ‘Breakthrough’ Drug Designation
Many believe meds supported by stronger evidence than the law requires to achieve designation
VA Commission on Care: Eliminate VA Medical Centers
Eight veterans organizations denounce document in letter to Commission Chairwoman
ACEI/ARBs Up AMI Outcomes Regardless of Renal Status
Treatment linked to improved long-term survival, regardless of underlying kidney function
Variation in Estimates of Sepsis-Linked Mortality by Data Source
Variation seen comparing mortality based on deaths certificates and health services utilization data
Diuretic Dose Not Linked to Outcome in Heart Failure
In multivariate analysis, no correlation seen for patients with worsening heart failure
March 2016 Briefing – Critical Care
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Critical Care for March 2016. This roundup includes the...
Are Guidelines Needed to Assess Competence of Aging Physicians?
Reps from physician, hospital, patient safety organizations explore need for national guidelines
