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In this study examining both the attainment of nutritional goals and the incidence of complications related to enteral feeding, patients in the medical ICU of a university-affiliated tertiary hospital in Taiwan were randomized to nutritional support via nasoduodenal (ND) vs nasogastric (NG) tubes.
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Early in my career as a respiratory therapist, we had an unusual piece of equipment in the ICU the Birdmobile. This distinctive piece of equipment was a souped-up walker with wheels, to which we added a Bird Mark 7 ventilator, oxygen tanks, and a seat.
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This paper reports on a comprehensive follow-up of patients with severe airway obstruction who were admitted to 92 ICUs or to 3 high-dependency respiratory units in the United Kingdom during 2002 and 2003.
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In this issue: Comparing blood pressure medications, determining optimal length of androgen-deprivation therapy, red yeast rice for LDL reduction, and FDA Actions.
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Although the 20 new measures endorsed by the National Quality Forum (NQF) will improve both the quality and the patient experience in home health care, the most noticeable difference from previous measures is the focus on behavior, rather than strictly outcomes.
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As more home health patients with multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) and other, emerging pathogens are cared for at home, concerns about the use of telehealth equipment and infection control are raised.
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At Health Plan of Michigan, every employee is trained on the importance of HEDIS measures, and the health plan offers incentives to employees, physicians, and patients based on performance on the quality improvement measures.
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Change is difficult, but hospices have to change the way they approach patient care due to the requirements of the Conditions of Participation (CoPs) that became effective in December 2008.
