Meeting
Abstract Number: 381
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Sickle cell crisis is a acute medical emergency, which may require management in the ICU. Sickle cell anemias are remarkable in their clinical heterogeneity. Some people remain asymptomatic in their adult life, whereas others suffer repeated crisis; requiring multiple hospitalizations. In this study, we determine the demographic factors associated with a high readmission rate […]
Abstract Number: 431
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity among general population despite recent advancements in goal-directed therapies. The advent of mechanical circulatory devices, the increased availability and improvement in heart transplant techniques have improved some metrics; however, CHF patients continue to have multiple readmissions for acute exacerbations. The frequency of […]
Abstract Number: 451
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Delays in medical care are frustrating for all stakeholders involved, including patients, their families, and the clinical teams responsible for moving their care forward. These delays, particularly in inpatient care, not only extend hospital stays but also have a cascading effect on patient throughput and inpatient bed availability. Hospitalists regularly navigate these challenges and […]
Abstract Number: 928
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 70 year-old woman with no known history was admitted with symptoms of urinary incontinence and generalized weakness. Workup was notable for a positive urinalysis, positive Influenza swab, and serum sodium of 142mmol/L. She was started on ceftriaxone, oseltamivir and isotonic fluids (normal saline). On hospital day (HD) 2, her sodium was 159mmol/L, […]