US Facing Critical Hospital Bed Shortage by 2032
US hospitals are battling increased sustained bed capacity into 2024, putting the nation on-track for a hospital bed shortage by 2032.
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US Facing Critical Hospital Bed Shortage by 2032
US hospitals are battling increased sustained bed capacity into 2024, putting the nation on-track for a hospital bed shortage by 2032.
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8 Considerations for Delivering Oxygen Therapy to COPD Patients
As COPD progresses, a combination of pathological changes occur in the lungs which necessitate oxygen therapy, which may be delivered in both the acute care and home care settings.
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AI Uncovers Five Predictive States for Pneumonia Outcomes
Using machine learning, researchers identified five clinical states in pneumonia patients, with three associated with specific disease outcomes and two that may help pinpoint the disease’s cause.
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ATS Offers Guidance for Hospitals on IV Fluid Shortages
New guidance provides hospitals with strategies to mitigate the impact of IV fluid shortages caused by recent hurricane-related disruptions in key manufacturing facilities.
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Pneumonia: Etiology, Care and Prevention
Pneumonia is a potentially life-threatening infection of the lungs that inflames alveoli and spurs the overproduction of purulent material. Typically afflicting neonates and seniors, the COVID pandemic has revealed the importance of proper pneumonia care for all patients.
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New Guideline for Handling Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Specimens
The guideline provides nine evidence-based recommendations to standardize the collection, processing, and handling of specimens for improved lung cancer diagnosis and staging.
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ChatGPT Beats Trainee Doctors in Complex Respiratory Case Assessment
ChatGPT provided more comprehensive and human-like assessments of complex respiratory cases in children compared to trainee doctors, a new study finds.
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Pneumonia Diagnosis More Uncertain Than Previously Thought
An analysis of over 2 million hospital visits reveals significant diagnostic uncertainty in pneumonia cases, with frequent changes between initial and discharge diagnoses.
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New Clinical Guideline for Central Airway Obstruction Issued by CHEST
The guideline offers 12 evidence-based recommendations to improve the management of both malignant and nonmalignant central airway obstruction.
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WHO Seeks Experts to Update Guidelines for Asthma and COPD
Experts are invited to help the WHO develop updated global guidelines for the effective diagnosis and management of asthma and COPD.
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Flu Vaccine Mandates Surge in US Hospitals, Study Finds
A new study suggests that more hospitals than ever will require employees to get vaccinated against the flu, or seek an exemption.
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Eliminating Racial Bias in Spirometry/PFT Interpretation
Industry research has highlighted the potential of racial bias in the interpretation of spirometry and other PFT that can lead to delayed care (or lack of care) in Black patients.
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New Guidance on Mitigating Infection Risk During Nebulization
The COPD Foundation Nebulizer Consortium’s statement provides recommendations for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses in healthcare settings and home environments.
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Gas Laws During Mechanical Ventilation: Impact on Compressible Volume Loss in Circuits
This article will review gas laws and how their respective variables can have an impact on ventilation and the delivery of mechanical breaths.
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Antibiotics Ineffective for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Antibiotics provided no measurable impact on the severity or duration of coughs, even if a bacterial infection was present, in patients seeking care for lower respiratory tract infections.
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Popular Obesity Drugs Linked to Aspiration Pneumonia Following Endoscopy
New research warns individuals scheduled for medical procedures to halt popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy prior to prevent aspiration pneumonia, a risk associated with these medications.
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4 Strategies for Patient Suicide Prevention After Hospital Discharge
A survey of Joint Commission accredited hospitals found that the majority had implemented safety planning at discharge for patients identified at risk for suicide, but few had included all key components of formal safety planning.
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Monitoring Healthcare Algorithms for Racial, Ethnic Disparities
Use of healthcare algorithms can mitigate, exacerbate, or not impact racial and ethnic disparities, according to a literature review published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
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ECRI Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns of 2024
Transitioning new clinicians from academic training to professional practice tops ECRI’s Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns list for 2024.
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Plethysmography and Lung Volume Measurements
Understanding the pulmonary data that PFTs like plethysmography and other lung volume tests provide for adult and pediatric patients is essential to the respiratory care team.
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Scientists: Expand the Field of Lung Microbiology Research
Researchers tracing the origins of research into the lung microbiome recommend greater analysis and study, as well expansion of the field of lung microbiology and diseases.
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New Guidelines for Treating Anaphylaxis and Atopic Dermatitis
Two practice parameters from the Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters offer evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis and atopic dermatitis in pediatric and adult patients.
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New Guidance for Treating Systemic Sclerosis-associated ILD
A new ATS clinical practice guideline recommends expanding antifibrotic treatment to all patients with systemic sclerosis associated with ILD, not just those with progressive disease.
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Early CT Screening Skyrockets Long-term Lung Cancer Survival Rates
Diagnosing early-stage lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography screening drastically improves its cure rate measured over a 20-year period, according to a large-scale study.
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