Meeting
Abstract Number: 189
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 77‐year‐old white man presented to our institution after he was diagnosed with a large right‐sided pleural effusion. His medical history included hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and urethral stricture. He was initially evaluated by his primary care physician (PCP) for a reported history of rectal stenosis. However, he became cyanotic and hypoxic […]
Abstract Number: 189
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Pediatric venous thromboembolism (VTE), although less common than in adults, is increasingly recognized as a significant and preventable cause of morbidity and mortality. There are no universal pediatric VTE guidelines, although the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) limits prophylaxis recommendations to a limited set of risk factors. Multiple centers have published institutional guidelines […]