Critical Care
Outcomes Research in Review
Bundled Hospital-at-Home and Transitional Care Program Is Associated with Reduced Rate of Hospital Readmission
News
ASH releases new VTE guidelines
A panel of the American Society of Hematology released more than 150 recommendations for dealing with venous thromboembolism.
News
Apixaban is safest effective DOAC for stroke prevention in Afib, per AHRQ report
The agency found the lowest bleeding risk with apixaban, but cites lack of head-to-head trials as a limitation in evaluating DOACs.
Clinical Review
Health Care–Associated Urinary Tract Infections: Prevention and Management
News
Palliative care update highlights role of nonspecialists
The latest guideline revision aims to establish a foundation for “gold-standard” palliative care.
Conference Coverage
Septic shock: Innovative treatment options in the wings
BOSTON - Trials evaluating vitamin C for refractory septic shock have demonstrated a large mortality impact.
Conference Coverage
EHR-guided strategy reduces postop VTE events
BOSTON – Missed doses of enoxaparin correlate with increased incidence of deep vein thrombosis.
Conference Coverage
Obesity paradox extends to PE patients
SAN ANTONIO – The obese patients in the analysis had a lower mortality risk, despite receiving more thrombolytics.
Outcomes Research in Review
Nocturnal Dexmedetomidine for Prevention of Delirium in the ICU
News
Severe influenza increases risk of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in the ICU