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Abstract Number: 109
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Paracentesis is a common procedure for patients with decompensated cirrhosis. In patients with cirrhosis and superimposed renal impairment, clinicians may hesitate to perform a large volume paracentesis, given concerns of intraabdominal fluid shifts resulting in further renal dysfunction. In this study, we aimed to answer whether greater ascites fluid removal was associated with 48-hour […]
Abstract Number: 130
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Black patients have been shown to have worse physical function, higher likelihood of developing mobility limitations and higher rates of mobility loss and functional decline. Despite these functional disadvantages, Black patients are less likely to receive acute and post-acute rehabilitation services. These disparities have been described in community-dwelling, ambulatory, and surgical populations, and social […]
Abstract Number: 381
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Patients in hospitals often face various physical constraints, such as being monitored, having internal or external catheters inserted, or being tethered to an IV pole. These limitations act as barriers to mobilization, contributing to the deconditioning of patients who initially mobilized independently or with assistance, leading to increased falls, excessive use of physical therapy […]
Abstract Number: 384
SHM Converge 2024
Background: The Society of Hospital Medicine’s Choosing Wisely recommendations include avoiding repetitive Complete blood count (CBC) and serum electrolyte panels (SEPs). SEPs include basic and comprehensive metabolic panels (BMP, CMP respectively). Unnecessary routine lab can cause increased costs(1)(2), unnecessary downstream testing and procedures, hospital acquired anemia(2)(3)(4) and patient discomfort. Multiple QI project has been successful […]
Abstract Number: 462
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: Mr. A is a 48-year-old male with a past medical history of end-stage heart failure. He was transported from prison due to worsening dyspnea and was admitted to the hospital with acute kidney injury. He rapidly deteriorated, requiring transfer to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to worsening shock requiring vasopressors. Mr. A’s […]
Abstract Number: 559
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 65 year-old female with past medical history of type 1 diabetes mellitus, renal transplant, breast cancer, sarcoidosis, and hypothyroidism presented with acute onset of severe pain, numbness, and weakness of bilateral upper and lower extremities. The patient developed rapidly progressive fatigue and weakness over three days following acute bronchitis six weeks prior. […]
Abstract Number: 781
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 45-year-old woman initially presented with sudden dizziness upon sitting up, followed by persistent holocranial pressure headaches, blurry vision, and visual distortions resembling a kaleidoscope effect. The patient has primarily received outpatient care for persistent headaches and has undergone frequent monitoring due to worsening cognitive decline for which she was referred to a […]