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Consensus Statement on Fasting Before Procedural Sedation in Adults and Children
5 Dec, 2019 | 11:31h | UTCSee also (preoperative fasting guidelines): Practice Guidelines for Preoperative Fasting and the Use of Pharmacologic Agents to Reduce the Risk of Pulmonary Aspiration: Application to Healthy Patients Undergoing Elective Procedures: An Updated Report by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force on Preoperative Fasting and the Use of Pharmacologic Agents to Reduce the Risk of Pulmonary Aspiration (free) AND Perioperative fasting in adults and children: guidelines from the European Society of Anaesthesiology (free) AND Clear fluids fasting for elective paediatric anaesthesia: The European Society of Anaesthesiology consensus statement – European Journal of Anaesthesiology (free) AND Canadian Pediatric Anesthesia Society statement on clear fluid fasting for elective pediatric anesthesia – Canadian Journal of Anesthesia (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
🔐We are delighted to publish the first fasting and aspiration prevention recommendations specific to procedural sedation!
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— 𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘢 (@Anaes_Journal) December 3, 2019
Guidelines for Safe Transfer of the Brain‐injured Patient: Trauma and Stroke
3 Dec, 2019 | 00:35h | UTCGuidelines for safe transfer of the brain‐injured patient: trauma and stroke, 2019 – Anaesthesia (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
🔐These new @AAGBI and @naccsuk guidelines aim to support the safe transfer between hospitals of patients with a brain injury.
They are essential reading for all doctors working in acute specialties, hospitals, trusts and departments. #FOAMed
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— 𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘢 (@Anaes_Journal) December 2, 2019
Systematic Review: Higher vs. Lower Fraction of Inspired Oxygen or Targets of Arterial Oxygenation for Adults Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit
29 Nov, 2019 | 08:32h | UTCHigher versus lower fraction of inspired oxygen or targets of arterial oxygenation for adults admitted to the intensive care unit – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Supplemental oxygen for adults admitted to the intensive care unit – Cochrane Library (free)
Related: Oxygen therapy for acutely ill medical patients: a clinical practice guideline – The BMJ (free) AND Oxygen Treatment in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine – Deutsches Ärzteblatt International (free) AND Meta-Analysis: Liberal vs Conservative Oxygen Therapy in Acutely ill Adults (link to abstract and commentary) AND A Systematic Review of the Effects of Hyperoxia in Acutely Ill Patients: Should We Aim for Less? – BioMed Research International (free) AND Things We Do For No Reason: Supplemental Oxygen for Patients without Hypoxemia – Journal of Hospital Medicine (free)
Preoperative and Postoperative Recommendations to Surgical Wound Care Interventions: A Systematic Meta-review of Cochrane Reviews
26 Nov, 2019 | 07:39h | UTC
Study: A Digital Sepsis Alert is Associated with Improved Outcomes, Including Timely Antibiotics
22 Nov, 2019 | 08:33h | UTCCommentary: Digital monitoring system helps improve hospital care of sepsis patients – OnMedica (free) AND Sepsis digital alert ‘led to faster treatment with antibiotics’ – BBC (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Such a simple intervention! A digital #sepsis alert system implemented across 3 london hospitals was associated with a 24% lower odds of death, shorter hospital stay & more timely #antibiotic administration. https://t.co/tvgR2cdZ7x
— Shamez Ladhani (@ShamezLadhani) November 21, 2019
CDC 2019 Core Elements of Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship
21 Nov, 2019 | 10:34h | UTCCDC Page: Core Elements of Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs (free resources)
Commentary: CDC updates ‘core’ antibiotic stewardship elements for hospitals – CIDRAP (free)
Guidelines for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections
20 Nov, 2019 | 10:46h | UTCRelated Guidelines: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection, 2017 – JAMA Surgery (free) AND Global guidelines on the prevention of surgical site infection – World Health Organization (free) AND Surgical site infections: prevention and treatment – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free)
AHA Updates on Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
18 Nov, 2019 | 01:00h | UTC– 2019 American Heart Association and American Red Cross Focused Update for First Aid: Presyncope – Circulation (free PDF)
AHA Updates in Pediatric Life Support
18 Nov, 2019 | 00:55h | UTC– 2019 American Heart Association Focused Update on Pediatric Advanced Life Support – Circulation (free PDF)
– 2019 American Heart Association Focused Update on Neonatal Resuscitation – Circulation (free PDF)
– 2019 American Heart Association Focused Update on Pediatric Basic Life Support – Circulation (free PDF)
Summary of Recommendations: International Consensus on CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care for Children and Adults
18 Nov, 2019 | 00:52h | UTC
Podcast: Management of Multimorbidity
10 Nov, 2019 | 13:55h | UTC#181 The Multimorbidity Games with Josh Uy MD – The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast (free text and audio)
See also: Episode List
Related: Multimorbidity: clinical assessment and management – NICE Guideline (free) AND Multimorbidity in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease – American College of Cardiology, Latest in Cardiology (free) AND Effectiveness of interventions for managing multiple high-burden chronic diseases in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Canadian Medical Association Journal (free) AND Multimorbidity: a priority for global health research – The Academy of Medical Sciences (free)
Systematic Review: Strategies to Reduce Non-ventilator-associated Hospital-acquired Pneumonia
8 Nov, 2019 | 08:14h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Study: Early Palliative Care Consultation May Positively Impact the Care of High Risk, Critically Ill Patients
6 Nov, 2019 | 08:31h | UTCEarly Palliative Care Consultation in the Medical ICU: A Cluster Randomized Crossover Trial – Critical Care Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
Related Commentary on Twitter
Breaking @CritCareMed: High-quality RCT in 2 MICUs. Early triggered palliative consult -> more DNRs, more hospice use, fewer MV days & lower ICU cost, all w/o compromising LOS/mortality. https://t.co/kQpTcEgwwM
— Jonathan Yeh MD (@JonathanYehMD) October 15, 2019
Meta-Analysis: Mind-Body Therapies for Opioid-Treated Pain
6 Nov, 2019 | 08:10h | UTCMind-Body Therapies for Opioid-Treated Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Study highlights role of mind-body therapies in addressing opioid-treated pain – News Medical (free) AND Meditation, Mindfulness Hold Promise for Pain Treatment, Curbing Opioid Use – U.S. News (free)
Observational Study: Perioperative Disposable Jackets Not Associated with Reductions in Surgical Site Infections
3 Nov, 2019 | 20:03h | UTCAssociation of Disposable Perioperative Jackets With Surgical Site Infections in a Large Multicenter Health Care Organization – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Disposable perioperative jackets do not decrease the incidence of SSIs https://t.co/aLTeOT3CWL #NorthwellHealth #PlainviewOrthopaedics #NorthwellOrthopaedicInstitute pic.twitter.com/S58u9TYs1G
— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) October 23, 2019
New Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Guideline: Perioperative Care in Total Hip Replacement and Total Knee Replacement Surgery
1 Nov, 2019 | 10:43h | UTCRelated: Complete List of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines (free articles)
Study Commentary: Better Strategies are Needed to Reduce Preventable Patient Harm in Healthcare
29 Oct, 2019 | 02:34h | UTCBetter strategies are needed to reduce preventable patient harm in healthcare – NIHR Signals (free)
Original Study: Meta-Analysis: Preventable Patient Harm Across Medical Care Settings (free)
Things We Do for No Reason: Supplemental Oxygen for Patients without Hypoxemia
27 Oct, 2019 | 23:40h | UTCSee other articles in the series: Choosing Wisely: Things We Do For No Reason (free)
Related: Oxygen therapy for acutely ill medical patients: a clinical practice guideline – The BMJ (free) AND Oxygen Treatment in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine – Deutsches Ärzteblatt International (free) AND Meta-Analysis: Liberal vs Conservative Oxygen Therapy in Acutely ill Adults (link to abstract and commentary) AND A Systematic Review of the Effects of Hyperoxia in Acutely Ill Patients: Should We Aim for Less? – BioMed Research International (free)
Redesigning Care for Older People to Preserve Physical and Mental Capacity
27 Oct, 2019 | 19:33h | UTCRelated: World report on ageing and health – World Health Organization (free)
Report: Safe Ambulatory Care, Strategies for Patient Safety and Risk Reduction
27 Oct, 2019 | 23:33h | UTCNews Release: ECRI Institute: Diagnostic Tests, Medication Pose Biggest Risks to Patients in Ambulatory Care (free)
Commentaries: ECRI Institute: Top 4 Biggest Risks in Ambulatory Care to Watch – HIT Consultant Media (free) AND Top 5 Patient Safety Risks in Ambulatory Care – Medscape (free registration required)
Cohort Study: Occupational Exposure to Disinfectants Linked to Increased Incidence of COPD Among Nurses
25 Oct, 2019 | 08:36h | UTCCommentaries: Are Disinfectants Putting Nurses at Risk of COPD? – HealthDay (free) AND Nurses Exposed to Chemical Disinfectants May Have Greater Risk Of COPD – MedicalResearch.com (free)
Related Research: Cleaning at Home and at Work in Relation to Lung Function Decline and Airway Obstruction (link to abstract and commentaries)
Consensus Study – Taking Action Against Clinician Burnout: A Systems Approach to Professional Well-Being
24 Oct, 2019 | 08:48h | UTCHomepage: Taking Action Against Clinician Burnout: A Systems Approach to Professional Well-Being – National Academies of Medicine (free resources)
Full Report: Taking Action Against Clinician Burnout: A Systems Approach to Professional Well-Being (free PDF – registration required)
Commentary: Improving the System to Support Clinician Well-being and Provide Better Patient Care – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: Improving the System to Support Clinician Well-being and Provide Better Patient Care (free audio)
See also: Report Highlights | Key Messages | Report Recommendations | Press Release | Report Release Slides | Social Media Toolkit
Study: Prevalence and Factors Associated with Safe Infant Sleep Practices
24 Oct, 2019 | 08:45h | UTCPrevalence and Factors Associated with Safe Infant Sleep Practices – Pediatrics (free)
Commentaries: Doctors still need to tell parents about safe infant sleep practices – Reuters (free) AND Safe infant sleep practices remain underutilized – 2 Minute Medicine (free)
Study Suggests Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Acquisition and Infections are Not Impacted by use of Active Surveillance and Contact Precautions
24 Oct, 2019 | 08:14h | UTCThe effectiveness of Contact Precautions on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in long-term care across the United States – Clinical Infectious Diseases (free for a limited period)
Commentary: VA study finds contact precautions don’t affect MRSA in long-term care – CIDRAP (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy vs. Control Dressings for the Prevention of Postoperative Wound Complications
23 Oct, 2019 | 07:54h | UTCMeta-analysis, Meta-regression, and GRADE Assessment of Randomized and Nonrandomized Studies of Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Versus Control Dressings for the Prevention of Postoperative Wound Complications – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Source: EvidenceAlerts