Meeting
Abstract Number: 361
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Utilization of MRI as diagnostic imaging continues to increase in the pediatric population. MRI with sedation accounts for 23% of pediatric MRI studies with 31% of those being inpatient. Barriers to completion of an MRI in pediatric populations includes the frequent use of sedation and poor communication amongst pediatric hospitalist, anesthesia and radiology. With […]
Abstract Number: 383
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are one of the most common hospital acquired infections and cost on average $13,793 per case according to the AHRQ. Many quality and safety organizations including the Society of Hospital Medicine recommend reducing the prevalence of indwelling urinary catheters (IUC) as a means to reduce the incidence of […]
Abstract Number: 766
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: A 30-year-old African American man with no prior medical history presented with two weeks of sharp lower back pain radiating to the left flank and leg with associated tingling. He also reported night sweats, chills, and subjective fevers during this time. He denied recent weight loss, bowel and bladder dysfunction, IV drug use, […]
Abstract Number: G11
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Blood transfusion practices is an important topic that may significantlyreduce maternal mortality and morbidity. This study assessed the incidence, demographics,obstetric profile, and indications of transfusion of blood products among women admitted forobstetric care, in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: This Cross-sectional study at Southern Railway Head Quarters hospital, Perambur, Chennai was conducted with women […]