Search results for "Pressure ulcers"
Enriched nutritional formula improved pressure ulcers in malnourished patients
Consuming a protein-rich formula with arginine, zinc, and antioxidants increased the area of pressure ulcer healing in a recent study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/03/4.htm
3 Feb 2015
Treating skin ulcers in the office
In addition to five principles of wound care, an expert addresses pearls that can aid with all types of skin healing and antimicrobial efforts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/treating-skin-ulcers-in-the-office.htm
1 Jun 2020
ACP issues pressure ulcer prevention, treatment guidelines
Guidelines on risk assessment, prevention, and treatment of pressure ulcers were issued by ACP this week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/03/4.htm
3 Mar 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Pain in the buttocks region
A 79-year-old man is evaluated for pain in the buttocks region. He has been bedbound at home during lymphoma treatment. He describes the pain as severe when sitting and has difficulty finding a comfortable position lying down as well. He has the least pain when standing, but he is unable to stand for very long. Following a physical exam and discovery of a lesion, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/10/3.htm
10 Jul 2018
Hospitals work with admitting doctors on documentation
Hospitals are working more closely with their admitting physicians to make them aware of the need for better documentation on pre-existing conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/10/practicerx.htm
1 Oct 2008
The February issue is now online
February's ACP Hospitalist is now online, with stories about managing pressure ulcers, incorporating the arts in the hospital, and spotting untreated bowel disorders.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/28/11.htm
28 Feb 2012
ICD-10 will require more precision in documenting visits
ACP staff answers questions that have arisen as members ramp up their efforts to comply with the new implementation standards.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/04/coding.htm
1 Apr 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 2-day history of increasing pain
A 30-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-day history of increasing pain in the right antecubital fossa and biceps. She reports daily injection drug use. Medical history is otherwise unremarkable, and she takes no prescription medications. The right biceps area is extremely tender and warm, with multiple track marks, woody induration, edema, and overlying ecchymotic bullous lesions. In addition to emergent surgical evaluation, which of the following is the most appropriate empiric treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/01/4.htm
1 Mar 2016
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for a laceration on the leg
An 80-year-old woman is evaluated for a laceration on her leg. On the previous day, she hit the corner of her bed, tearing the skin. She would like recommendations regarding wound care. Medical history is remarkable for polymyalgia rheumatica for which she takes prednisone daily. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/30/3.htm
30 Jun 2015
CME credits available in patient safety supplement
A supplement to the March 5 Annals of Internal Medicine, which offers 11 CME credits, focuses on a recent Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality–funded project, “Making Health Care Safer II: An Updated Critical Analysis of the Evidence for Patient Safety Practices.”
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/05/7.htm
5 Mar 2013