Meeting
Abstract Number: K12
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Multiple studies support the association between systematic implementation of Patient Blood Management (PBM) programs and improved patient outcomes, reduced RBC utilization, and decreased healthcare costs. In 2019, Sentara Healthcare launched a system-wide PBM program aimed at decreasing avoidable transfusions by 24% over 3 yrs. Several care collaboratives, including the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), […]
Abstract Number: O24
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: A 37-year-old female with Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) presented with new-onset elevated blood pressure. She was on medium to high dose Corticosteroids (CS) a month prior to admission. Her significant vitals on admission included a heart rate of 103 and blood pressure of 193/97. Labs showed hemoglobin 9.6, sodium 130, BUN 63, creatinine (Cr) […]
Abstract Number: 1205
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Patient out-of-pocket costs are a critical consideration when providing care as they can represent a substantial portion of a patient’s income and when they are exceedingly high can become a barrier to care. We sought to better understand Physician interaction with and reaction to out-of-pocket costs at the trainee level. Methods: A nineteen-question survey […]
Oral Presentations
Abstract Number: Oral
SHM Converge 2021
Background: Literature on the prognostic value of laboratory tests on patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is sparse.1-4 Based on available evidence our institution developed a protocol for care of patients admitted with COVID-19. In addition to routine labs (complete blood count, complete metabolic panel, venous lactate, etc.), the protocol recommends a set of COVID-specific daily lab […]