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Abstract Number: 440
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: In the US, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is the 4th most commonly ordered laboratory test with thyroxine measurement being the 10th commonest. In 2016, Medicare alone spent $482 million on 21.5 million performed TSH tests and $12.28 million on 7.1 million performed thyroxine measurement tests. The objectives of this study were to analyze (a) […]
Abstract Number: 446
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Syncope is a common presentation encountered by hospitals worldwide. While well-established guidelines exist, there is significant variation in practice regarding the investigation and management of these patients. Practitioners tend to over-investigate, which may lead to unnecessary hospitalizations, length of stay and cost. In this study, we analyzed the utilization of healthcare resources for patients […]
Abstract Number: 460
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: When patients are transferred between hospitals (interhospital transfer, IHT), incomplete information exchange between electronic health records (EHRs) poses a barrier to continuity of care. As a result, diagnostic tests may be repeated after transfer, exposing patients to additional risk and adding to costs of care. Shared clinical data between EHRs presents a possible solution. […]
Abstract Number: 464
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 14-year-old male presented to an emergency department with 6 days of left thigh pain and inability to bear weight following a fall from bed. Associated symptoms included nausea, diaphoresis and weakness. Review of systems revealed pallor, easy bruising and yellow eyes. history was negative except for developmental delay, described as auditory processing […]
Abstract Number: 468
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: Almost 3 yo female presented to the ED) with multiple contusions, finger fractures and abrasions. Mother sought care for evaluation of a left occipital swelling that she noticed following the patient’s stay with a respite-care. The worker denied injury. When questioned by the social worker, the mother mentioned that her daughter did not […]
Abstract Number: 740
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 58-year-old man presented with two days of confusion, tremors and seizures. Past medical history included schizophrenia, epilepsy, HCV infection and right hemiparesis due to ischemic strokes. He initiated dasabuvir, ombitasvir, paritaprevir and ritonavir (Viekira Pak) three days earlier. His epilepsy had been well controlled on lamotrigine for years. Review of systems was […]
Abstract Number: 767
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 30 year-old MSM with a newly diagnosed HIV presented with shortness of breath and cough. He stated that he became sick 5 weeks ago at which point he made an appointment to see his PMD where he was diagnosed with RML pneumonia and was given 5 day course of oral antibiotics. He […]
Abstract Number: 773
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 44-year-old female with CKD5, ESRD, HIV on ARV (abacavir, dolutegravir, lamivudine) was admitted for sepsis and diagnosed with an iliac vein hematoma. She underwent three different operations, and on the third day after the last procedure she stopped talking or communicating with family, staff and refused to eat. In the days prior, […]
Abstract Number: 1016
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 70-year-old male presented with a low-grade fever, progressive weakness and urinary frequency. Prior to this admission, he had a diagnosis of recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) that was treated with antibiotics. A CT scan of his abdomen and pelvis, performed out of concern for an abscess, revealed right-sided ureterohydronephrosis. A stent was […]