Predicting candidemia in the internal medicine wards: a comparison with gram-negative bacteremia-a retrospectives study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2019.04.007
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Risk factors for candidemia in the internal medicine wards (IMW) are poorly characterized. Their elucidation might assist in early diagnosis and treatment. OBJECTIVES We aimed to elucidate predictors of candidemia in the IMWs comparing… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; negative bacteremia; gram negative; internal medicine ... See more keywords
Impaired renal function is associated with adverse outcomes in patients with chest pain discharged from internal medicine wards.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2018.01.034
Abstract: BACKGROUND Assessment of chest pain is one of the most common reasons for hospital admissions in internal medicine wards. However, little is known regarding predictors for poor prognosis in patients discharged from internal medicine wards… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; patients chest; medicine wards; internal medicine ... See more keywords
High- vs. Low-Intensity Prospective Audit and Feedback on Internal Medicine Wards and Impact on Antimicrobial Use at a Community Hospital
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.1260
Abstract: Abstract Background Antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) interventions, such as prospective audit and feedback (PAF), have been shown to reduce antimicrobial use and improve patient outcomes. However, there is a lack of data comparing different PAF… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; medicine wards; internal medicine; use ... See more keywords
Visitors’ use of corridors in internal medicine wards
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DOI: 10.1108/f-01-2018-0024
Abstract: Purpose This paper aims to analyze visitors’ waiting behavior in corridors of an internal medicine ward in relation to concepts of territoriality and privacy. Design/methodology/approach Waiting activities, visitors’ room numbers and duration of activities were… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; visitors use; corridors internal; internal medicine ... See more keywords
Perceptions of slow codes by nurses working on internal medicine wards
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DOI: 10.1177/0969733018783222
Abstract: Background: Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation is the default procedure during cardio-pulmonary arrest. If a patient does not want cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, then a do not attempt resuscitation order must be documented. Often, this order is not given; even… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; medicine wards; internal medicine; resuscitation ... See more keywords
An Initial Assessment of the Utility of Validated Alcohol and Drug Screening Tools in Predicting 30-Day Readmission to Adult General Medicine Wards
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DOI: 10.1177/1062860617750469
Abstract: Previous studies have identified drug and alcohol use as risk factors for readmission using claims data, but not by using substance use screening scores. This preliminary study tested the hypothesis that prevalence of 30-day readmission… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; general medicine; medicine wards; day readmission ... See more keywords
New cephalosporins for the treatment of pneumonia in internal medicine wards.
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd-20-417
Abstract: The burden of hospital admission for pneumonia in internal medicine wards may not be underestimated; otherwise, cases of pneumonia are a frequent indication for antimicrobial prescriptions. Community- and hospital-acquired pneumonia are characterized by high healthcare… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; medicine wards; internal medicine; cephalosporins treatment ... See more keywords
Burden of COVID-19 on Italian Internal Medicine Wards: Delphi, SWOT, and Performance Analysis after Two Pandemic Waves in the Local Health Authority “Roma 6” Hospital Structures
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18115999
Abstract: Background: COVID-19 causes major changes in day-to-day hospital activity due to its epidemiological characteristics and the clinical challenges it poses, especially in internal medicine wards. Therefore, it is necessary to understand and manage all of… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; medicine wards; internal medicine; hospital ... See more keywords