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Abstract Number: 6
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: While many Hospital Medicine groups employ overnight providers to exclusively care for previously admitted patients (cross-coverage), little data exists regarding factors contributing to the perceived workload of this role. The NASA-Task Load Index (NASA-TLX) is a validated questionnaire used to quantify perceived workload. Methods: Overnight providers completed the NASA-TLX at the end of each […]
Abstract Number: 97
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common infection associated with antibiotic misuse. Catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI) is the largest reservoir of nosocomial antibiotic-resistant pathogens, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Health-care associated urinary tract infection is also a known risk factor for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and an important entity that has yet to be characterized. The aim of […]
Abstract Number: 144
SHM Converge 2021
Background: Bronchiolitis is one of the most common reasons for hospitalizations in children with > 100,000 admissions each year. High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy has been widely adopted to treat bronchiolitis with increasing use outside of the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The use of oral feeding while on HFNC has been questioned due to […]
Abstract Number: 164
SHM Converge 2023
Background: GLP1RAs have been proven beneficial for weight loss in patients with NAFLD with or without Diabetes. However, such use is limited due to cost and limited insurance coverage in those without diabetes. Methods: Retrospective chart review of patients with NAFLD seen at Multidisciplinary NAFLD clinic in Low SES community. Results: A total of 11 […]
Abstract Number: 172
SHM Converge 2024
Background: High flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is a non-invasive oxygen delivery system commonly used in emergency rooms, pediatric intensive care units (PICU), and pediatric wards for respiratory illnesses. Previously, HFNC was strictly managed in the ICU, but this is becoming less common as more pediatric wards have initiated its use. Questions have arisen regarding the […]
Abstract Number: 181
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: In utero opioid exposure can result in neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). NAS incidence has increased five-fold in the last decade. NAS is a serious condition characterized by central nervous system hyperirritability and autonomic nervous system and gastrointestinal tract dysfunction. Newborns with NAS may have several potential complications, may require pharmacological management, have increased hospital […]
Abstract Number: 278
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Septic patients that require ICU level of care are treated empirically with vancomycin. Although this treatment is effective for MRSA infections, prolonged vancomycin exposure can cause nephrotoxicity and antibiotic resistance. A test to identify patients with a low risk for MRSA infection could facilitate early vancomycin discontinuation. In patients presenting with pneumonia, MRSA swabs […]
Abstract Number: 336
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: Patient is a 51-year-old man who presented with complaints of progressively worsening dyspnea, productive cough, sore throat and intermittent fevers of about 1 week. He has a past medical history of tobacco use. Initial vitals showed a temperature – 100.5F, heart rate – 118 bpm ,blood pressure – 119mmhg/60mmhg , respiratory rate – […]
Abstract Number: 368
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: A previously healthy 8 month old female presented to the emergency department (ED) with diarrhea and an unusual diaper rash. Her symptoms began 6 days prior to presentation with fever and congestion. She was initially diagnosed with a viral upper respiratory infection and bilateral otitis media and was prescribed cephalexin. She later developed […]
Abstract Number: 376
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 63-year-old Hispanic male with relapsed refractory IgD-kappa plasma cell myeloma on 5th line salvage chemotherapy and remote high-grade invasive papillary urothelial carcinoma / prostatic adenocarcinoma status post cystoprostatectomy three years prior was admitted to the hospital for evaluation of a fall and sepsis secondary to cellulitis. The patient reported that he noticed […]