A5071699388- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Eicosanoids and Hypertension Pharmacology
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
Johns Hopkins University
2015-2022
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
2015-2022
European trials using procalcitonin (PCT)-guided antibiotic therapy for patients with lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) have demonstrated significant reductions in use without increasing adverse outcomes. Few studies examined PCT LRTIs the United States.In this study, we evaluated whether a algorithm would reduce exposure LRTI US hospital. We conducted controlled pre-post trial comparing an intervention group of PCT-guided to control usual care. Consecutive admitted medicine...
Background: Opioid related overdoses are a leading cause of death in the United States (U.S). National, state and local initiatives have been implemented to combat opioid crisis. However, there is paucity that examine role comprehensive naloxone education interventions for hospitalized patients. Objective: The aim this study was design multidisciplinary, pharmacist-driven, standardized, patient product tailored, inpatient program (NEP) at U.S. academic medical center, targeting patients high...
European trials using procalcitonin (PCT)-guided antibiotic therapy for patients with lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) have resulted in significant reductions use without increasing adverse outcomes. Few prospective studies examined PCT-guided LRTI the United States. Our objective was to examine whether an PCT algorithm compared standard practice would reduce exposure [pneumonia and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD)] American urban academic...