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Abstract Number: 266
THE IMPACT OF PALLIATIVE CARE CONSULTS ON TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY OUTCOMES FOR ADULTS IN A COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SETTING
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) pose a unique problem because prognosis is difficult to predict; therefore, treatment decisions are complex with uncertain outcomes. According to the American College of Surgeons 2018 Trauma Quality Improvement Project (TQIP), identified patients should receive a palliative care assessment within 24 hours, a family conversation should be held within 72 […]
Abstract Number: 266
When Opportunity Arises
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 28‐year‐old woman presented with 3 days of fevers. She also noted headache and dyspnea on exertion. She denied cough, chest pain, vision changes, or neurologic deficits. She had grade III oligoastrocytoma status post resection, adjuvant radiation therapy, and induction chemotherapy with temozolomide. She was taking dexamethasone for cerebral edema prophylaxis. Vital signs […]
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