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Abstract Number: 90
SHM Converge 2021
Background: Patients with COVID-19 have increased rates of venous thromboembolism, however, there is currently no standardized approach to anticoagulation (AC) therapy particularly with respect to the proper dose of anticoagulation (prophylactic or therapeutic). Many observational studies have shown a mortality benefit in using prophylactic AC for hospitalized patients with COVID-19. A few studies have reported […]
Abstract Number: 90
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects about 100,000 people in the US. The disease causes significant mortality, morbidity and frequent hospitalizations secondary to primary manifestations of the disease and its complications. We conducted a retrospective, single institution study in adult patients (pts), ≥ 18 years with SCD to assess factors associated with health care utilization […]
Abstract Number: 172
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Many red blood cell transfusions (RBCT) are unnecessary or harmful according to clinical trials and guidelines. These RBCT put patients at risk and waste scarce healthcare resources. Clinical decision support (CDS) using the Epic™ computer provider order entry system has reduced unnecessary transfusion (Goodnough et al, Transfusion 2014) at one center with a post-intervention […]
Abstract Number: 218
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: In the past 20 years, the “10/30” rule for blood transfusions has been replaced with conservative guidelines which have demonstrated improved patient outcomes and reduced overall healthcare costs. Hospitals across the country have enlisted transfusion subcommittees to review the appropriateness of blood transfusions. Within medical training, resident physicians rotate with different attendings who have […]
Abstract Number: 350
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Hemorrhagic complications after cardiac catheterization (CC) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are associated with an increased risk of mortality. In review of a large catheterization registry, blood transfusions were required following 1.4% of radial access and 2.8% of femoral access PCIs, respectively. While there is a standardized protocol for obtaining a blood type and […]
Abstract Number: J36
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: 48 y/o African American with h/o obesity and HTN on Enalapril, menorrhagia was sent in by PCP for low H/H of 6.3/23. Patient has been having chronically heavy menses associated with large clots. Her usual hemoglobin is around 9-10mg/dL. Denies any other symptoms.Patient was admitted to medicine for anemia requiring blood transfusion. Cross […]