Strategies for Reducing Hospital Readmissions
The costs associated with hospital readmission within 30 days of discharge are high. CMS and other...
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Author: TimH
Bedside Ultrasound Cuts ED Length of Stay
Bedside pelvic ultrasound appears to significantly reduce ED length of stay regardless of radiology ultrasound technologist availability.
Read MoreEmergency Medicine Info on the Web
A recent national survey reported that 60% of adults access health information online. Although the internet can be a helpful resource for many consumers, prior studies have suggested that the accessibility and accuracy of...
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Analyzing TBI in Older Americans in the ED
The management of older adults presenting to the ED is oftentimes complicated by frailty and...
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Total Knee Arthroplasty Among Medicare Beneficiaries
Approximately 600,000 total knee arthroplasties (TKA) are performed each year in the United...
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The Impact of the Next Generation of Nursing
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will mean the addition of as many as 35 million...
Read MoreDiabetes: A State-By-State Look
The figure below depicts the age-adjusted prevalence of diagnosed diabetes among adults (aged 18 and older) in the United States during 2010.
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Improving Care for Patients Receiving PVCs
Catheter-associated blood stream infections (CABSI) can have a significant impact on patient...
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The Pros & Cons of Robotic Bladder Cancer Surgery
Robotic-assisted surgical removal of the bladder is becoming increasingly popular for treating...
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Cerebral Aneurysms: Analyzing the Treatment Shift
Ruptures of cerebral aneurysms lead to subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and are associated with...
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Varied Use of Drug-Eluting Stents: Examining the Effect
Research has shown that drug-eluting stents (DES) effectively help reduce restenosis, with a 50%...
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Updated Guidelines for RA Treatment
In 2008, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) issued guidelines for the use of non-biologic...
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Strategies to Lower Death Risk After AMI
Research has shown that the risk of dying from an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has been...
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Predicting Death From Pneumonia
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality and ranks...
Read MoreA Nationwide Program for Improving Quality & Safety
Throughout the United States, efforts are being made to improve the overall quality of healthcare, reduce racial and ethnic disparities, and provide models for national reform. One such effort is the Aligning Forces for Quality...
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Effective Strategies for Sedation During Bronchoscopy
Studies indicate that sedation during bronchoscopy makes the procedure more comfortable for...
Read MoreDiabetes Rates on the Rise
Data from the CDC indicate that the prevalence of diabetes increased by 82.2% from 1995 to 2010. The prevalence increased by 50% or more in 24 states and by more than 100% in 18 states.
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Treating Hypertension: Opportunities Aplenty
Guidelines recommend that people with high blood pressure (BP) be prescribed medication and those...
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Devices for Cardiac Rhythm Abnormalities: A Guideline Update
According to recent estimates, about 400,000 pacemakers and implantable cardioverter...
Read MoreExamining Length of Stay in 8-Hour Shifts
In previous research, studies have documented significant links between length of stay (LOS) over 24-hour periods and hospital occupancy, the number of ED admissions, and other factors. In the May 2012 Western Journal of...
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