Clinical
News
CDC director cites rise in hospitalizations in urging teen vaccinations
“Among hospitalized adolescents, nearly one-third required intensive care unit admission.”
SHM Converge
A primer on COVID-19 in hospitalized children
Once hospitalized with COVID-19, the ICU admission rates for children have been similar to those in adults.
Quality
Electronic frailty index based on routine blood tests may help identify at-risk seniors
Can a frailty index using routine admission laboratory tests identify seniors at increased risk for adverse outcomes after hospital admission?
News
Collaborative effort reduces COPD readmissions, costs
SHM Converge
Medication in heart failure: Pro tips on therapy with the ‘four pillars of survival’
Consider multiple factors when titrating various medications.
News
Child suicides drive Colorado hospital to declare state of emergency
"I've been in pediatrics for two decades and have never seen anything like this before," said Dr. David Brumbaugh.
Clinical
In acute lower GI bleeding, there may be no benefit to early colonoscopy
Does early colonoscopy within 24 hours of presentation for adults with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding improve outcomes, compared with...
SHM Converge
Better ways to handle in-hospital conflicts
Managing conflicts better can improve patient care but can also benefit clinicians.
Clinical
Postop palliative care may improve outcomes for those undergoing high-risk surgery
Does palliative care consultation improve perception of care for high-risk surgery patients?
SHM Converge
In-hospital resuscitation: Focus on effective chest pumps, prompt shocks
Consider mechanical piston compressions and even “reverse CPR” when appropriate.