Reducing the use of nil per os past midnight for inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures: A quality improvement initiative.
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DOI: 10.1002/jhm.13066
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pre-procedural fasting (nil per os [NPO]) is a commonly implemented protocol to prevent aspiration during certain diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. However, evidence suggests aspiration risk is quite low. Current guidelines support a reduced fasting duration… read more here.
Keywords: therapeutic procedures; midnight; improvement initiative; past midnight ... See more keywords
Covid-19 associated reduction in hypertension-related diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in Excellence Centers of the European Society of Hypertension.
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DOI: 10.1080/08037051.2022.2060182
Abstract: BACKGROUND The Covid-19 pandemic necessitated a decrease in non-Covid-19 related diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in many countries. We explored the impact on tertiary hypertension care. METHODS We conducted an electronic survey regarding 6 key procedures in… read more here.
Keywords: excellence; therapeutic procedures; hypertension; covid ... See more keywords