Critical Care
Conference Coverage
Review protocols, follow reprocessing guidelines to cut device-related HAIs
Environmental pathogens associated with medical devices or device reprocessing are often the cause of HAI-related investigations.
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AGA Guideline: Treatment of opioid-induced constipation
Laxative therapies, including stimulant laxatives are recommended; for truly laxative-refractory constipation, a trial of peripherally acting mu-...
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Some PE patients don’t require hospitalization
A risk assessment of patients with pulmonary embolism could prevent some hospitalizations.
FDA/CDC
CDC: 2017 worst year yet for drug overdoses
Deaths tied to synthetic opioids climbed faster than any other drug class.
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Medicare’s bundled pay plan didn’t deliver big cost savings
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Better ICU staff communication with family may improve end-of-life choices
Conference Coverage
More than 16% of ED sepsis patients not admitted to hospital