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Search Results for Pneumonia
Abstract Number: 92
SHM Converge 2021
Background: Uncertain language, specifically for the diagnosis of pneumonia in chest radiograph reports has been noted in previous research studies (1, 2, 3). In fact, as many as 1 out of every 4 chest x-rays (CXRs) are not positive or negative for pneumonia but are uncertain (4). Some uncertain reports use language modifiers that precede […]
Abstract Number: Q2
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: A ten month old male born at term with a past medical history of pneumonia diagnosed at six months of age presented with fever, cough and respiratory distress. His exam was notable for decreased breath sounds and crackles over the entire left lung. A chest x-ray was obtained and demonstrated near complete opacification […]
Abstract Number: 102
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Hospital at home (HaH) programs have shown efficacy as substitutes for high-cost, traditional hospitalization in patients who are primarily low-acuity and with a range of medical conditions, including community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and urinary tract infection (UTI). However, wide-spread adoption is minimal as providers and patients are challenged to consider HaH at the time of […]
Abstract Number: 104
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Pneumonia (PNA) is the fourth most common diagnosis for hospital admissions in the United States. Although the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) defines PNA as requiring specific clinical features (cough, fever, sputum production and pleuritic chest pain) along with radiographic imaging confirmation, older adults can present with non-specific symptoms. Furthermore, in a landmark […]
Abstract Number: 105
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: In Japan, a “super-aged” society, the rate of end-stage dysphagia in the elderly is increasing. Artificial hydration and nutrition (AHN) can be used for such patients, although it may not improve mortality or quality of life. The many downsides of AHN are not always well explained to patients and their families, resulting in routine […]
Abstract Number: 107
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Advancements in technology have expanded accessibility to telemetry via remote monitoring and resulted in increased application in hospitalized patients. The American Heart Association (AHA) telemetry guidelines restrict use to patients with sepsis, severe electrolyte disturbances or primary cardiac conditions. Respiratory infections have emerged as a common source of hospitalization and telemetry is frequently applied […]
Abstract Number: 121
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: With standard diagnostic methods, the etiologic pathogen of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is detected in ≤ 50% hospitalized CAP patients. In our previous studies using a diagnostic “bundle”, we were able to detect etiologic pathogens in ≥ 70 % of the patients. Our bundle consisted of a nasopharyngeal swab for Biofire film array, that […]
Abstract Number: 127
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Pneumonia is a major health concern despite advances in preventive measures including vaccinations. In the United States, Pneumonia is one of the most common cause of hospital admissions other than child birth. One million adults seek care in a hospital due to pneumonia every year with nearly 5% succumb to Pneumonia(1). We sought to […]
Abstract Number: 132
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Legionella pneumophilia is typically transmitted via inhalation aerosols derived from water or soil during outbreaks or be acquired sporadically, commonly causing community-acquired or nosocomial pneumonia1,2. Death occurs through progressive respiratory failure, shock and multiorgan failure3,4. Epidemiological data for in-patient Legionella in the United States (U.S.) is lacking. The objective of the study is to […]
Abstract Number: 136
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Studies addressing the utility of cardiac telemetry monitoring for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia (PNA) is sparse. Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 PNA are at higher risk for cardiac complications (1-3), thus many hospitals instituted mandatory cardiac telemetry monitoring for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 PNA. However, there is scant data assessing the utility of cardiac […]