Improving the Provision of Medical Care to Patients With Stroke Using JCI Standards. First Results
Неотложная медицинская помощь, 2023 AIM OF THE STUDY To compare the dynamics of thrombolytic therapy effectiveness in patients with stroke after the reorganization of medical care using JCI standards.MATERIAL AND METHODS In 2022, a new system for routing patients with stroke at the level ...
R. Sh. Khasanov +6 more
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Universal screening for meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus : interim results from the NHS Scotland pathfinder project [PDF]
, 2009 Following recommendations from a Health Technology Assessment (HTA), a prospective cohort study of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) screening of all admissions (N = 29 690) to six acute hospitals in three regions in Scotland indicated ...
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Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2020 Introduction: Major concern shifts from mother to newborn in postnatal period. Postpartum complications contribute to a lot of maternal morbidity and mortality.
Pravin Shrestha +2 more
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Impact of underlying malignancy on emergency department utilization and outcomes
Cancer Medicine, 2021 Purpose Cancer patients frequently utilize the emergency department (ED) for a variety of diagnoses both related to and unrelated to their cancer, yet ED outcomes for cancer patients are not well documented. This study sought to define risks and identify
Alexander S. Qian +7 more
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Variations in the management of acute illness in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia: An audit of three paediatric hospitals [PDF]
, 2018 Objective: Episodes of acute adrenal insufficiency (AI)/adrenal crises (AC) are a serious consequence of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). This study aimed to assess morbidity from acute illness in CAH and identify factors associated with use of IV ...
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Differences in medication reconciliation interventions between six hospitals: a mixed method study
BMC Health Services Research, 2022 Background Although medication reconciliation (MedRec) is mandated and effective in decreasing preventable medication errors during transition of care, hospitals implement MedRec differently. Objective Quantitatively compare the number and type of MedRec
C. C. M. Stuijt +5 more
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Reduced level of arousal and increased mortality in adult acute medical admissions: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
, 2017 Background Reduced level of arousal is commonly observed in medical admissions and may predict in-hospital mortality. Delirium and reduced level of arousal are closely related.
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Danger in the jungle:sensible care to reduce avoidable acute kidney injury in hospitalized children [PDF]
, 2020 When children require hospital admission, many receive medications with nephrotoxic potential. As such, this can translate into an increased risk of acute kidney injury.
Bagshaw, Sean M. +2 more
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Competency-Based Test of Inpatient Geriatric Management for Residents and Medical Students
MedEdPORTAL, 2012 This practical examination was designed to test integrated application of physiology, pharmacology, and prevention of iatrogenic events in the management of the geriatric patient in the acute hospital setting.
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User fees impact access to healthcare for female children in rural Zambia [PDF]
, 2002 The World Bank and International Monetary Fund favor healthcare user fees. User fees offer revenue and may decrease inappropriate care. However, user fees may deter needed care, especially in vulnerable populations.
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