Meeting
Abstract Number: 104
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Small-bore pulmonary drains (PD) have been proven effective at replacing the previous large-bore chest tubes for resolution of pneumothorax (PTX), and management of complicated (CPEs) and recurrent pleural effusions (RPEs). The placement of these drains has traditionally been performed by Surgeons, Intensivists/Pulmonologists, and Interventional Radiologists. Our institution (large academic center) sought to determine whether […]
Abstract Number: 289
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly recognized as an important adjunctive diagnostic tool in hospital medicine (HM). The incorporation of POCUS into clinical decision-making has been shown to increase the speed and accuracy of initial diagnosis, decrease procedural complications, and even increase patient satisfaction compared to usual care. It has already been widely adopted in […]