In hospitals serving mentally unstable patients, it’s no easy job to balance sensitive patient treatment with effective worker safety. One U.S. institution has been finding out just how hard it can be.
Manufacturer ICU Medical is aware of the issue, which stems from a report from an unnamed healthcare organization. The company and the FDA are asking providers to monitor IV lines for any signs of particulates.
Primary care providers can significantly improve practice performance as well as patient satisfaction by making one workaday adjustment: leaving some appointment slots open to accommodate walk-ins throughout the day.
Understanding imaging is beneficial to all medical residents, not just those pursuing a career in the specialty, but many have reported feeling uninformed about the field as a whole.
The request comes from a letter by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), who told the company to deliver records on compliance audits and medical chart reviews.
Transfemoral TAVR is not always a viable option. In those instances, the two most effective alternatives are transcarotid access and transcaval access, according to a new SCAI expert consensus statement.
