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Search Results for Thrombosis
Oral Presentations
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is typically diagnosed from ultrasound (US) Doppler evaluation and anticoagulation therapy is the standard treatment to prevent life threatening pulmonary embolism (PE). In our hospital, the treating provider is alerted to the positive test result by phone and/or text in the imaging result. There is an absence of clinical decision […]
Oral Presentations
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is typically diagnosed from ultrasound (US) Doppler evaluation and anticoagulation therapy is the standard treatment to prevent life threatening pulmonary embolism (PE). In our hospital, the treating provider is alerted to the positive test result by phone and/or text in the imaging result. There is an absence of clinical decision […]
Abstract Number: 172
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Since being introduced in the 1950s, midlines have since gained attention as an intravascular access option—particularly in patients requiring intravenous (IV) therapy for extended time periods. They provide an alternative to frequent venipuncture from peipheral intravenous catheters (PIV) and may reduce cost and increase patient satisfaction. The CDC and MAGIC guidelines currently recommend the […]
Abstract Number: 329
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: The U.S. healthcare system has a poor safety record when compared to other major industries. For example, at 250,000 per year, medical errors are the 3rd leading cause of death according to the CDC. This is in stark contrast to the safety record of commercial jet airlines. With zero fatalities, fiscal year 2017 was […]
Abstract Number: 470
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 33 year-old female presented to an outside facility with a few days of gradual onset abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting. On presentation, vital signs were notable for tachycardia. Examination showed periumbilical tenderness without rigidity or guarding. Labs were remarkable for leukocytosis and normocytic anemia but normal lipase. CT of the abdomen […]
Abstract Number: 484
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: This is a case of a 28-year-old transgender male on Testosterone for one year, with no past medical or surgical history, no pertinent family history, and current daily smoker, who presented to the emergency room with abdominal pain. The patient had presented to the ED five days earlier for vomiting and was discharged […]
Abstract Number: 501
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 9-year-old male with 5-day history of headache, fever, somnolence, red eyes and fatigue presented to the ED due to concern for Kawasaki disease. In the ED, frontal headache, fever, photophobia, and neck pain were noted raising concern for meningitis. Screening MRI brain did not demonstrate acute intracranial abnormality, but did show sinus […]
Abstract Number: 612
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 17 year old female was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolus 3 months ago. A partially occlusive thrombus was also noted in her left common iliac vein. She was diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome (MTS), and treatment was started with therapeutic doses of Lovenox. She missed only five doses of Lovenox during the ensuing […]
Abstract Number: 664
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 51 year old female with a history of schizophrenia, COPD, and obstructive sleep apnea presented to hospital with complaints of generalized fatigue and acute onset of right-sided extremity weakness. The patient’s family members noted progressive lethargy and confusion on the day of admission. Family members reported the patient’s difficulty with ambulation and […]
Abstract Number: 710
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 22 year-old African American male college student presented with acute abdominal pain radiating to the right flank with associated fever, dark urine, and nonbilious nonbloody vomiting. There was no dysuria or change in bowel habits. Medical history was notable for nephrotic syndrome due to biopsy-proven minimal change disease diagnosed at age 17, […]