Surgical Catastrophes & Anesthesiology

Links to our featured articles, health news, physician interviews, new eBooks, & more! Having trouble viewing this email? View it in a browser. March 14, 2013     Surgical Catastrophes and Anesthesiology The lasting impact of catastrophic events can cause an anesthesiologist to become a “second victim” of the incident. Key opinion leader Marcel E. Durieux, MD, PhD, discusses why healthcare organizations should establish well-defined responses to these situations. Feature Delirium Among Hospitalized AD Patients Delirium in hospitalized patients with Alzheimer’s disease has been independently associated with cognitive deterioration for up to 5 years after discharge.  » Read More Feature 5 Strategies to Lower Death Risk After AMI It’s important to adapt coordination and planning within each hospital based on its specific needs when caring for patients hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction, or AMI.   » Read More Feature Improving Care of Patients Receiving PVCs Providing education and real-time feedback appear to increase and sustain compliance with processes to reduce the risk of infection from peripheral venous catheters, or PVCs.  » Read More   Guest Blog Unnecessary Pre-Op Tests & Evidence-Based Guidelines As far as I can tell, "I was following evidence-based guidelines" is not a foolproof defense against a malpractice suit. » Read More by Skeptical Scalpel Medical Blog 67% of Hospitals Face Readmission Penalties The CMS policy penalizing hospitals for readmissions will have an unexpected consequence: two-thirds will receive penalties averaging $125,000.  » Read More Conference Coverage ACC 2013 New research presented this week at the Annual Scientific Sessions of the American College of Caridiology include aspirin use prior to angioplasty, trends in CABG for octogenarians, lowering BP with telemedicine, and much more!  » Read More NEWS BRIEFS Heart Attack Patients Not Receiving Evidence-Based Treatment Survival in People With Diabetes & Pancreatic Cancer Educating Arthritic Patients on CVD Risks   Statin Use Cuts Risks for Postsurgical Kidney Injuries Attaining LDL Cholesterol Goals After AMI Managing Acute COPD Exacerbations Click here to unsubscribe Copyright © 2013 Physician's Weekly. All Rights Reserved 180 Mt. Airy Rd., Suite 102 | Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Sent to: kostikblog@ukr.net   |   Why did I get this?   |   Update subscription preferences.