Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Download PDF Author: Salim Rezaie Etiology 350K hospital admissions annually in US for GIB Estimated mortality of 2 – 15% Acute, massive UGIB incidence of
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Wounds
Wounds Download PDF Author: Joel Steinberg Definition: A physical injury to the body consisting of a laceration or breaking of the skin or mucous membrane often with damage to underlying
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Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia Download PDF Author: Meghan Sebasky Incidence: Found in ~15% of hospitalized adult patients (often incidentally) Pathophysiology: 1% of total body Ca circulates in the body and
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Hyponatremia
Hyponatremia Download PDF Author: Vikas Parekh Low sodium is usually due to an excess of free water due to an inability to excrete ingested water. Usually this is due to too much ADH
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One-Minute Guide to Thrombophilia Testing
One-Minute Guide to Thrombophilia Testing Download PDF Q: Should I test my patient with a provoked deep vein thrombosis (DVT) for hereditary thrombophilia? Context: The Centers for Disease
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Acid-Base Mini-Lecture
Acid-Base Mini-Lecture Download PDF Author: Elizabeth Cerceo, MD, FACP, FHM Acidemia/alkalemia Is the primary disorder metabolic or respiratory? Calculate compensation Metabolic acidosis:
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Approach to Fever of Unknown Origin
The approach to a patient presenting with fever of unknown origin (FUO) should include a comprehensive history, physical examination, and appropriate diagnostic testing.
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SHM Submits Comments on MACRA RFI
SHM has submitted comments on a Congressional Request for Information (RFI) seeking feedback on the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA).
SHM Comments on the 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule
SHM submitted comments on the quality and performance measurement provisions of the 2023 IPPS proposed rule and responded to a Request for Information on measuring healthcare disparities.
SHM Signs AHRQ Appropriations Fund Request
SHM joins 170 other signatories urging the appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related agencies to allocate $500 million in funding for the Agency for