Meeting
Abstract Number: 199
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 69‐year‐old woman with a history of pancreatic cancer and degenerative disk disease was admitted for an evaluation of cholestatic liver disease and 70 pound weight loss. On day two of hospitalization, she developed cholangitis and polymicrobial sepsis. She underwent an ERCP procedure to establish biliary drainage; however, she was unable to move […]
Abstract Number: 199
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Delirium is a well know post-operative complication that has been shown to increase mortality, length of stay, and post-operative complications. Despite extensive study, there is limited treatment for delirium once it occurs. Emphasis on preventing delirium and identifying patients at risk is an important part of reducing its impact on the individual and the […]