Hospital Infection Control Can Prevent COVID-19 Transmission
No nosocomial transmission of COVID-19 seen in Hong Kong hospital using infection control measures.
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Vitamin C, Hydrocortisone, Thiamine Not Superior to Hydrocortisone Alone for Septic Shock
For patients with septic shock, treatment with intravenous vitamin C, hydrocortisone, and thiamine did not significantly improve the duration of survival and free of vasopressor administration over 7 days.
Quality Improvement in NICU May Cut Morbidity in Preemies
Practice changes linked to increase in survival without major morbidity for infants born at 23 to 32 weeks.
Who Wins in Salary-Only Physician Compensation Plans?
A new study demonstrates the efficacy of a structured physician compensation model in achieving equitable pay for all employees, although the underrepresentation of women in leadership positions and the higher-paying specialties warrants further investigation.
Hospital-Based Palliative Care Reduces End-of-Life ICU Stays
Implementation of hospital-based palliative care service was associated with a 10% reduction in ICU use, lowering healthcare costs and improving quality of death for terminal patients.
Burden of Clostridioides difficile Infection in the United States Grows
Researchers sought to identify the incidence of hospital-acquired Clostridioides difficile infection and its associated length of stay in the United States.
Enterovirus A71 Outbreak in Children Identified in Colorado Hospital
Neurological findings of myoclonus, ataxia, weakness, and autonomic instability differentiate EV-A71.
Identifying Differences in Rural, Urban Use of Postacute Care
Researchers sought to examine differences in the frequency, type, and duration of postacute care use among rural and urban Medicare beneficiaries.
Nurse Certification May Promote Evidence-Based Practice in ICU
Nurses certified in critical care also have higher perceived value of evidence-based practices.
Psychological Safety at Work Tied to Hospital Infection Prevention
Work culture of high psychological safety reported in about 38% of acute care hospitals.
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