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Fluid Resuscitation in Sepsis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
- Author:
- Amy T. O’Linn, DO, FHM, FACP
- Elham Yousef, MD
- Gaurav Kistangari, MD
- Juan Barbastefano, MD, FACP
- Rami Hazzi, MD
- Tracy Lynn Gulling-Leftwich, DO
- Aaron C. Hamilton, MD, MBA, FACP
- Department OF
Clinical question: Is there any difference between different resuscitative fluids (crystalloids or colloids) on mortality in critically ill sepsis...
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Medical Consultants Provide Benefits for Hospitalized Surgical Patients
- Author:
- Amy T. O’Linn, DO, FHM, FACP
- Elham Yousef, MD
- Gaurav Kistangari, MD
- Juan Barbastefano, MD, FACP
- Rami Hazzi, MD
- Tracy Lynn Gulling-Leftwich, DO
- Aaron C. Hamilton, MD, MBA, FACP
- Department OF
Clinical question: How are medical consultants used for hospitalized surgical patients, and how does this vary among regions and hospitals in the...
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Fluid Resuscitation in Sepsis: Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
- Author:
- Amy T. O’Linn, DO, FHM, FACP
- Elham Yousef, MD
- Gaurav Kistangari, MD
- Juan Barbastefano, MD, FACP
- Rami Hazzi, MD
- Tracy Lynn Gulling-Leftwich, DO
- Aaron C. Hamilton, MD, MBA, FACP
- Department OF
Clinical question: Is there any difference between different resuscitative fluids (crystalloids or colloids) on mortality in critically ill sepsis...
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Hip Fracture Adverse Outcomes Among Nursing Home Residents
- Author:
- Amy T. O’Linn, DO, FHM, FACP
- Elham Yousef, MD
- Gaurav Kistangari, MD
- Juan Barbastefano, MD, FACP
- Rami Hazzi, MD
- Tracy Lynn Gulling-Leftwich, DO
- Aaron C. Hamilton, MD, MBA, FACP
- Department OF
Clinical question: What are the risk factors for mortality and functional decline following hip fracture among nursing home residents? Background...
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Post-Operative Pneumonia Reduced by Standardization in Noncritical Surgical Patients
- Author:
- Amy T. O’Linn, DO, FHM, FACP
- Elham Yousef, MD
- Gaurav Kistangari, MD
- Juan Barbastefano, MD, FACP
- Rami Hazzi, MD
- Tracy Lynn Gulling-Leftwich, DO
- Aaron C. Hamilton, MD, MBA, FACP
- Department OF
Clinical question: What is the long-term effectiveness of a standardized pneumonia prevention program among surgical noncritical inpatients?...
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Aspirin vs. Anticoagulation for VTE Prevention in Lower Extremity Orthopedic Surgery
- Author:
- Amy T. O’Linn, DO, FHM, FACP
- Elham Yousef, MD
- Gaurav Kistangari, MD
- Juan Barbastefano, MD, FACP
- Rami Hazzi, MD
- Tracy Lynn Gulling-Leftwich, DO
- Aaron C. Hamilton, MD, MBA, FACP
- Department OF
Clinical question: What are rates of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and bleeding among adult patients receiving aspirin versus anticoagulants after...
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Depletive Fluid Management Strategy During Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation Can Lower VAP Rates
- Author:
- Amy T. O’Linn, DO, FHM, FACP
- Elham Yousef, MD
- Gaurav Kistangari, MD
- Juan Barbastefano, MD, FACP
- Rami Hazzi, MD
- Tracy Lynn Gulling-Leftwich, DO
- Aaron C. Hamilton, MD, MBA, FACP
- Department OF
Clinical question: What is the benefit associated with a depletive fluid management strategy on ventilator-associated complication (VAC) and...
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Limitations of Best Practice Alerts on Curbing Blood Transfusions
- Author:
- Amy T. O’Linn, DO, FHM, FACP
- Elham Yousef, MD
- Gaurav Kistangari, MD
- Juan Barbastefano, MD, FACP
- Rami Hazzi, MD
- Tracy Lynn Gulling-Leftwich, DO
- Aaron C. Hamilton, MD, MBA, FACP
- Department OF
Clinical question: Why do providers continue to transfuse blood products outside of recommended guidelines, despite best practice alerts (BPAs)?...
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Peri-Operative Atrial Fibrillation, Long-Term Risk of Ischemic Stroke
- Author:
- Amy T. O’Linn, DO, FHM, FACP
- Elham Yousef, MD
- Gaurav Kistangari, MD
- Juan Barbastefano, MD, FACP
- Rami Hazzi, MD
- Tracy Lynn Gulling-Leftwich, DO
- Aaron C. Hamilton, MD, MBA, FACP
- Department OF
Clinical question: Is there an association between peri-operative AF and long-term risk of ischemic stroke in patients undergoing any type of...
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Lower Health Literacy Contributes to Post-Discharge Medication Errors
- Author:
- Amy T. O’Linn, DO, FHM, FACP
- Elham Yousef, MD
- Gaurav Kistangari, MD
- Juan Barbastefano, MD, FACP
- Rami Hazzi, MD
- Tracy Lynn Gulling-Leftwich, DO
- Aaron C. Hamilton, MD, MBA, FACP
- Department OF
Clinical question: What patient characteristics contribute to post-discharge medication errors? Background: Post-discharge medication errors are...
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Depletive Fluid Management Strategy During Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation Can Lower VAP Rates
- Author:
- Amy T. O’Linn, DO, FHM, FACP
- Elham Yousef, MD
- Gaurav Kistangari, MD
- Juan Barbastefano, MD, FACP
- Rami Hazzi, MD
- Tracy Lynn Gulling-Leftwich, DO
- Aaron C. Hamilton, MD, MBA, FACP
- Department OF
Clinical question: What is the benefit associated with a depletive fluid management strategy on ventilator-associated complication (VAC) and...