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Abstract Number: 43
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Anemia is a risk factor for cognitive impairment as a result of the reduced delivery of oxygen to the brain from low hemoglobin (Hb) levels. In ambulatory patients even mild anemia (Hb < 12g/dL) has been associated with reductions in patients’ cognitive function. However, in hospitalized patients it is standard of care to maintain […]
Abstract Number: 44
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Alcohol withdrawal is a common issue in hospitalized patients and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Alcohol withdrawal occurs when the gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) stimulating effect of alcohol is removed, resulting in an excess of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. Treatment typically consists of as needed benzodiazepines, which activate GABA. However, this reactive […]
Abstract Number: 45
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious and prevalent public health issue associated with increased healthcare utilization and worse healthcare outcomes. The majority of IPV outcomes research is conducted in emergency and outpatient populations. Our study aims to investigate how IPV exposure affects hospitalization rates and outcomes in adult patients. Methods: We performed a […]
Abstract Number: 107
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Most medical centers have limited ICU beds to directly admit high acuity patients from the emergency department. This is compounded by the trend towards increased medical acuity. Thus, rising numbers of patients with higher acuity are being admitted to general medical units and later requiring transfer to ICU. These patients have higher in-hospital mortality […]
Abstract Number: 108
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Adequate documentation of patient diagnoses is essential for hospitals to capture the extent of services provided, to submit bills, and ultimately receive payment. These diagnoses are used to calculate hospital performance as part of the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program. Diagnoses taken from medical record documentation are also used to place patients in diagnosis-related groups […]
Abstract Number: 109
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Panel-based Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) are laboratory tools that are used to detect small quantities of RNA or DNA to rapidly identify a multitude of infectious organisms. A systematic review and meta-analysis looking at the diagnostic accuracy of the BioFire® FilmArray® meningitis-encephalitis (ME) panel which is used at our institution showed that it […]
Abstract Number: 110
SHM Converge 2023
Background: The aim of this study is to determine the order frequency of serum ceruloplasmin testing, rate of positive tests, epidemiological characteristics, and outcomes of the patients with a positive ceruloplasmin. Ceruloplasmin is a serum ferroxidase that is produced by liver hepatocytes using P-type ATPase to incorporate 6 to 8 copper atoms into apo-ceruloplasmin. Ceruloplasmin […]
Abstract Number: 111
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Venous thromboembolism, in particular, pulmonary embolism (PE), is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality associated with COVID-19. In comparison to influenza, COVID-19 leads to a more pronounced hypercoagulable state secondary to endotheliopathy and hyperinflammatory state which results in the formation of venous and arterial thrombosis. Based on prior literature, patients with COVID-19 have […]
Abstract Number: 113
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that affects at least 20% of the general population. There is a significant predominance of IBS in females, with a female: male ratio of 2:1, especially in western countries. In contrary Eastern countries, some studies report that men with IBS are 4 times more affected […]
Abstract Number: 114
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Mental fatigability is a measure of an individual’s susceptibility to increased mental fatigue resulting from engaging in physical and/or mental activities. Mental fatigability is important in hospitalized patients because it is has been shown to be associated with reduced physical activity levels, and reduced activity directly contributes to hospital associated disability and reduced functional […]