Hospitalization Rates Up During Omicron BA.2 Predominance
Hospitalization rates 3.4 times as high for unvaccinated adults compared with vaccinated adults.
Hospital Medicine
Intervention Improves Acute Pain in Patients on Medication-Assisted Therapy for Opioid Use Disorder
Project reduced mean pain scores in trauma patients on medication-assisted therapy for opioid use disorder by nearly 50%.
Simple Questionnaire Helps ED Clinicians Identify Patients for Recovery
The use of the CAGE-AID screening tool in the emergency department was linked to increased referral to an addiction recovery coach for treatment of substance use disorders.
Sepsis Treatment: Effect of Vitamin C on Patient Outcomes
Should enteral or IV vitamin C become standard of care in the treatment of patients with sepsis?
Admission Less Likely for COVID-19 Patients With Omicron vs Delta
No significant difference seen in cycle threshold values based on variant, regardless of vaccination status.
COVID-19 Treatments for Hospitalized Children and Adolescents
Expert provides updates on pharmacologic treatments for COVID-19 infection in hospitalized children and teens.
Clinical, Demographic Factors for Early Identification of Children at Risk for Severe COVID-19
Researchers conducted a study to determine the clinical and demographic characteristics associated with an increased risk for severe COVID-19 infection among children.
Nurses’ Mental Health During Pandemic Linked to Quality of Care
Nurses with greater severity of mental health symptoms were more likely to rate the quality of care in their work units as poor.
Increased Number of Inpatient NPs Linked to Improved Patient Outcomes
Hospitals that employ more inpatient NPs show improved patient outcomes, greater staff nurse satisfaction, and lower surgical mortality and cost of care.
PPE a Must Before Performing CPR During COVID-19, AHA Says
The AHA now says to put on PPE before performing CPR in patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 in cardiac arrest
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