Patient Safety & Quality
Point-Counterpoint | Should healthcare providers receive treatment priority during a pandemic?
30 Mar, 2021 | 03:23h | UTCIntroducing Point-Counterpoint Perspectives in the Journal of Hospital Medicine
Counterpoint: Prioritizing Healthcare Workers for Scarce Critical Care Resources Is Impractical and Unjust – Journal of Hospital Medicine
COVID-19, Personal Protective Equipment, and Human Performance
30 Mar, 2021 | 03:14h | UTCCOVID-19, Personal Protective Equipment, and Human Performance – Anesthesiology
Editorial | Remote by default general practice: must we, should we, dare we?
28 Mar, 2021 | 22:18h | UTC
Remote by default general practice: must we, should we, dare we? Includes new model of all the potential influences on the decision to offer remote (or not).
My new paper coauthored with @DrBekkiR https://t.co/dAlBA0CRhv
— Trisha Greenhalgh 😷 #CovidIsAirborne (@trishgreenhalgh) March 26, 2021
Practice Pointer: Remote management of Covid-19 using home pulse oximetry and virtual ward support
26 Mar, 2021 | 09:05h | UTCRemote management of covid-19 using home pulse oximetry and virtual ward support – The BMJ
Related: Virtual clinics are reassuring but sometimes daunting – The BMJ
Commentary on Twitter
Our new BMJ paper – home oximetry and virtual wards (how to do it, when to do it, tips and caveats). @drmknight @mattinadakim @CeciliaVindrola Naomi Fulop @jonathanleach13 https://t.co/AOUIztHHwx
— Trisha Greenhalgh 😷 #CovidIsAirborne (@trishgreenhalgh) March 25, 2021
Modeling study suggest patients should receive COVID-19 vaccine before surgery to reduce the risk of death
26 Mar, 2021 | 08:43h | UTCSee also: Infographic and Video
Commentary on Twitter
New from @CovidSurg–@GlobalSurg
🔸Vaccination significantly reduces death after elective surgery
🔸Fewer surgical patients need to be vaccinated than people in general population to save one life
▶️Prioritise elective surgery patients for vaccination
🆓https://t.co/iOUSixD6Cr pic.twitter.com/PTbOMoVPFl
— Dmitri Nepogodiev (@dnepo) March 25, 2021
RCT: Effect of clear vs. standard covered masks on communication with patients during surgical clinic encounters
25 Mar, 2021 | 08:31h | UTCCommentaries: Benefits of Clear Masks in Communication With Patients – JAMA Surgery AND New study shows impact of mask wearing on patient trust and perception of surgeons – University of North Carolina Health Care
Author interview: Clear vs Standard Covered Masks on Communication With Patients During Surgical Clinic Encounters
Commentary on Twitter
Surgeons who wore clear masks were perceived by patients to be better communicators, have more empathy, and elicit greater trust https://t.co/xmbbWqZaTL @IanKratzkeMD @muneerakapadia @UNCSurgery
— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) March 12, 2021
WSES Position Paper: The management of surgical patients in the emergency setting during COVID-19 pandemic
24 Mar, 2021 | 08:39h | UTC
Study: More than half of antibiotics prescribed in US hospitals were not consistent with recommended prescribing practices
21 Mar, 2021 | 21:44h | UTCAssessment of the Appropriateness of Antimicrobial Use in US Hospitals
Commentary: New findings spur call to reduce improper antibiotic use in hospitals – CIDRAP
Commentary on Twitter
Newly published CDC data estimates that more than half of antibiotics prescribed in U.S. hospitals for selected prescribing events were not consistent with recommended prescribing practices. https://t.co/oZXNX26UiD pic.twitter.com/hUOrRxsPJG
— CDC Emerging Infections (@CDC_NCEZID) March 18, 2021
Guideline: SARS‐CoV‐2 infection, COVID‐19 and timing of elective surgery
23 Mar, 2021 | 02:33h | UTCSARS‐CoV‐2 infection, COVID‐19 and timing of elective surgery – Anaesthesia
Commentary on Twitter
Our research has underpinned key recommendations in new guidance on SARS-CoV-2 infection & elective surgery from @Assoc_Anaes & @RCoANews & @RCSnews.
This guideline can act as a template for policy makers in other countries!
🆓https://t.co/kKgJXFf0vd pic.twitter.com/mJRasJTJws
— COVIDSurg (@CovidSurg) March 20, 2021
4 ways radiology can reduce its climate change impact
18 Mar, 2021 | 08:49h | UTC4 Ways Radiology Can Reduce Its Climate Change Impact – Diagnostic Imaging
Original article: Radiology in Our Changing Climate: A Call to Action – Journal of the American College of Radiology ($)
WHO Statement | The benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh its risks – vaccinations should continue
18 Mar, 2021 | 09:17h | UTCWHO statement on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine safety signals – World Health Organization
Related: Update on the safety of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca (statement and commentaries)
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
At this time, WHO considers that the benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh its risks and recommends that vaccinations continue.
Full statement on AstraZeneca #COVID19 vaccine safety signals:
👉 https://t.co/9J6MtxXWK8 pic.twitter.com/fWGzqbjMuE— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 17, 2021
Opinion | “’It’s a very special picture.’ Why vaccine safety experts put the brakes on AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine”
18 Mar, 2021 | 09:14h | UTC‘It’s a very special picture.’ Why vaccine safety experts put the brakes on AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine – Science (a few articles per month are free)
Related: Update on the safety of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca (statement and commentaries)
Opinion | “The zero-risk mentality stifling Europe is now killing its people”
18 Mar, 2021 | 09:11h | UTCThe zero-risk mentality stifling Europe is now killing its people – The Sidney Morning Herald
Related: Update on the safety of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca (statement and commentaries)
Opinion | “Oxford-AstraZeneca Vaccine Safety: Reports of blood clots after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine are very likely just background events.”
18 Mar, 2021 | 09:09h | UTCRelated: Update on the safety of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca (statement and commentaries) AND What is Going on With the AstraZeneca/Oxford Vaccine? – Science Translational Medicine
Why Opening Windows Is a Key to Reopening Schools
18 Mar, 2021 | 09:02h | UTCWhy Opening Windows Is a Key to Reopening Schools – The New York Times (free registration may be required)
Commentary on Twitter
Stunning #AR imagery to underscore the importance of ventilation and window opening for countering covid in schools (and all places) https://t.co/uWhJie1Sku by @NickBartzokas and colleagues w/ @j_g_allen ✓ out the digital version pic.twitter.com/gXxjH1VbTo
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) March 17, 2021
Study: Healthcare settings did not increase the risk for Covid-19 infection among health care workers in the US. Exposure outside the workplace was the strongest risk factor for SARSCoV2 seropositivity
14 Mar, 2021 | 20:41h | UTCCommentaries: Healthcare settings do not increase risk for Covid-19 infection spread – University of Maryland School of Medicine AND Did Healthcare Workers Catch Covid In Or Outside The Hospital? – MedicalResearch.com AND Community Covid-19 Risk Higher Than Workplace Risk for Health Care Personnel – Physician’s Weekly
Commentary on Twitter
Cross-sectional study finds #COVID19 exposure outside the workplace was the strongest risk factor for #SARSCoV2 seropositivity. No workplace factors were associated with seropositivity. @EmoryMedicine @UMMC @HopkinsMedicine @CDCgov https://t.co/DbdSxTEb8n
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) March 10, 2021
Comparison of palliative care delivery in the last year of life between adults with terminal noncancer illness or cancer
11 Mar, 2021 | 07:55h | UTCCommentary: People with dementia receive fewer palliative referrals than those with cancer: study – McNight’s
Commentary on Twitter
Cohort study finds differences in #PalliativeCare for cancer vs noncancer patients: Earlier initiation/Multiple settings/Shared care. Need to improve equitable access to care across all settings @CanadianHPCAssn @AAHPM @HQOntario @ICESOntario @SinaiHealth https://t.co/b7i4z8zokq
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) March 5, 2021
Study from 116 countries suggests surgery should be delayed for at least seven weeks following a COVID-19 diagnosis to reduce mortality risk
11 Mar, 2021 | 08:35h | UTCOriginal study: Timing of surgery following SARS‐CoV‐2 infection: an international prospective cohort study – Anaesthesia
Commentary on Twitter
Reported by > 100 news organisations and > 200k Twitter impressions in just a few hours!
Here is the new @CovidSurg infographic! Time to establish timing of surgery guidelines?@aneelbhangu @dnepo @JoanaffSimoes #FOAMed
🔗https://t.co/mRnV7U6u1w pic.twitter.com/BmKlxf9ZIK
— 𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘢 (@Anaes_Journal) March 10, 2021
Study: Cancer patients benefit from using automated device to manage their symptoms
7 Mar, 2021 | 19:21h | UTCOriginal study: Phase III Randomized Controlled Trial of eRAPID: eHealth Intervention During Chemotherapy – Journal of Clinical Oncology
Systematic Review | Automated-Entry Patient-Generated Health Data for Chronic Conditions: The Evidence on Health Outcomes
5 Mar, 2021 | 08:21h | UTCFull report: Automated-Entry Patient Generated Health Data for Chronic Conditions: The Evidence on Health Outcomes
Working toward the triple bottom line in surgery to limit the impact of surgery on the environment
5 Mar, 2021 | 08:18h | UTCWorking Toward the Triple Bottom Line in Surgery – NEJM Catalyst
Related: Effects Of Surgery On A Warming Planet: Can Anesthesia Go Green? – NPR AND Anaesthetic gases, climate change, and sustainable practice – The Lancet Planetary Health AND Greenhouse gases: the choice of volatile anesthetic does matter – Canadian Journal of Anesthesiology AND People, planet and profits: the case for greening operating rooms – Canadian Medical Association Journal (free)
Commentary on Twitter
Health care produces significant greenhouse gas emissions and waste, with operating rooms producing a disproportionate share. Incorporating the #TripleBottomLine can reduce the impact: https://t.co/yp8MtO3mKb @EmilyHazelJohn1 @Gifty_Kwakye_MD @ChrisGMyers @AmirGhaferi
— NEJM Catalyst (@nejmcatalyst) January 25, 2021
Systematic Review: Filtering Facepiece Respirator (N95 Respirator) Reprocessing
4 Mar, 2021 | 08:58h | UTCFiltering Facepiece Respirator (N95 Respirator) Reprocessing: A Systematic Review – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
Reuse of N95 and related masks, a review of 42 studies https://t.co/PqnC5kzlrW
Comparison of merits of 5 different methods for retaining filtration https://t.co/PqnC5kzlrW@JAMA_current by @MSchumm90 and colleagues @UCLAHealth 😷 pic.twitter.com/Q6UMhhUhLy— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) March 3, 2021
COVID-19 and healthcare workers: a rapid systematic review into risks and preventive measures
4 Mar, 2021 | 08:42h | UTC
Addressing Antibiotic Overuse in the Outpatient Setting: Lessons From Behavioral Economics
4 Mar, 2021 | 08:27h | UTC
A Practical Guide for Anesthesia Providers on the Management of COVID-19 Patients in the Acute Care Hospital
3 Mar, 2021 | 08:48h | UTC