Effect of Hydroxyurea on the Frequency of Painful Crises in Sickle Cell Anemia
EBM, Landmark Research
Norfloxacin Prevents Bacterial Infection in Cirrhotics with Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
EBM, Landmark Research
This is an early study showing the benefits of adjunctive antibiotic therapy when cirrhotic patients present with GI bleed.
STOP-IT: Is a Short Course of Antibiotics Adequate for Intraabdominal Infections?
EBM, Journal Club
Current antibiotic stewardship guidelines at Olive View recommend 4 days of antibiotics for intraabdominal infections once source control is achieved. Here is clinical evidence of this "short" duration of antibiotics.
Symptom-triggered versus Fixed-schedule Doses of Benzodiazepine for Alcohol Withdrawal
EBM, Landmark Research
The Ativan Protocal at Olive View is a symptom-based algorithm for treatment of alcohol withdrawal. Here's the evidence for use of the symptom-based CIWA scale to determine the dosing of lorazepam as compared to fixed dosing of benzodiazepine. Read the…
Rituximab versus Cyclophosphamide for ANCA-Associated Vasculitis (RAVE)
EBM, Landmark Research
Speech Therapy
Noon Conference
What do speech pathologists do? Dysphagia and Aspiration Dysphagia and Aspiration Oral Care Oral Care Orders for Swallowing Swallow Studies Orders Cheat Sheet Speech Therapy Orders Cheat Thickened Liquids Thickened Liquids in Patients with Dysphagia
Fatigue Mitigation Review
Wellness & Resilience
This presentation reviews how to recognize and deal with fatigue. Objectives: Identify signs and symptoms of fatigue and excessive fatigue Implement strategies to improve sleep and reduce fatigue, particularly with shift changes. For more information on resources to deal with…
Venous Thromboembolism & Anticoagulation
Noon Conference
Test your smarts about VTE and Anticoagulation.
View the presentation linked here.