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Abstract Number: 285
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Using evidence-based clinical pathways has been shown to improve mortality in patients with staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. However, little is known if these pathways can decrease antibiotic use as a means of antibiotic stewardship in patients with suspected contaminated blood cultures. Purpose: We aim to decrease antibiotic use in clinically stable patients with likely gram-positive […]
Abstract Number: 342
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Hyperbilirubinemia is the most common cause of hospitalization among neonates. Severe, untreated hyperbilirubinemia can lead to acute bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus. Although rare, these conditions can pose significant risks for morbidity and mortality in neonates.In 2004, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a guideline for management of hyperbilirubinemia in neonates over 35 weeks […]
Abstract Number: 349
SHM Converge 2023
Background: In the emergency department (ED), patients living in unsafe conditions in the community, who do not have a clinical reason to be admitted, present the physician with a dilemma: admit the patient to the hospital, exposing the patient to the hazards of hospitalization, or have them return to the hazards of their living situation. […]
Abstract Number: 359
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Hospital Medicine (HM) continues to be a rapidly evolving field. Within our own institution, 15-20% of our graduates in the Internal Medicine Residency Program have pursued careers in HM in recent years. Purpose: The goal of this project is to provide residents with better preparation for careers in HM by implementing a HM Pathway. […]
Abstract Number: 374
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Misdiagnosis of catheter associated asymptomatic bacteriuria as CAUTI leads to inappropriate use of antibiotics and related consequences, including medication side effects, antibiotic resistance, C. difficile infection, and potential financial penalties to hospitals. Purpose: To develop and implement an evidence-based pathway to improve evaluation of CAUTI in our academic health system. Description: Health system leadership […]
Abstract Number: 431
SHM Converge 2024
Background: The inpatient acute care environment has faced increasing capacity constraints since the COVID-19 pandemic. Factors like deferred care, nursing shortages, and a sicker population contribute to these constraints. Many systems have sought to improve patient flow to alleviate these issues. Efficient patient movement through care steps enhances patient satisfaction, reduces stay length, and minimizes […]
Abstract Number: 564
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: 81 year old male with medical history of Abdominal Aortic aneurysm(AAA) ,COPD on home oxygen, diverticulitis post colon resection 10 years ago presented to the emergency department with painless hematochezia for 4 days. CT abdomen showed an interval increase in size of his AAA to 6 cm diameter and 8 cm in length […]
Abstract Number: O14
SHM Converge 2022
Background: There are more than 1.2 million annual emergency department (ED) visits for syncope in the United States. Prior studies have demonstrated that many associated admissions and diagnostic studies, including echocardiogram, carotid ultrasound and head computed tomography (CT), may be unnecessary. Our objective was to determine the effectiveness of a novel protocol for syncope care […]
Oral Presentations
Abstract Number: OP11
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Failure to thrive and malnutrition continues to be a common diagnosis in pediatrics contributing to a significant number of hospital admissions (1-5). There is no national practice guideline or consensus recommendation for diagnosis and treatment for patients hospitalized with failure to thrive, contributing to significant clinical practice variation. Unnecessary variability in practice has been […]