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Published in JAMA. 2014 Aug 27;312(8):825-36 Authors: Makris UE et al IMPORTANCE: Persistent pain is highly prevalent, costly, and frequently disabling in later life. OBJECTIVE: To describe barriers to the management of persistent pain among older adults, summarize current management approaches, including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic modalities; present rehabilitative approaches; and highlight aspects of the patient-physician […]
Read MoreAuthors: Aulagnier J et al., Published in Acad Emerg Med 2014 Aug 21:858 In a randomized trial, the AccuVein transillumination device did not improve the speed, success rate, or discomfort of peripheral intravenous cannulation. Ultrasound has been shown to be effective in reducing time needed to obtain IV access (NEJM JW Emerg Med Jan 4 […]
Read MoreI wanted to share this since most of our readers practice in a hospital setting. Hospital CEOs should focus less on talking about an organization’s culture and more on the elements that make up a hospital’s culture, such as mindset, methods, strategies and structures, former physician John Kenagy, M.D., founder of Kenagy & Associates said. […]
Read MoreThe Joint Commission is taking a proactive approach to reducing the potential for accidental medical tubing misconnections when new tubing connectors are introduced beginning in October 2014. In a Sentinel Event Alert issued August 20, titled “Managing risk during transition to new ISO International Organization for Standardization tubing connector standards,” the commission says the risk […]
Read MoreUsing a femoral nerve block in paediatric patients undergoing knee surgery leads to less opioid use and allows the majority of patients to go home within hours of surgery, according to a study published in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. “Our goal with this technique is to reduce pain, which improves patient outcomes and patient […]
Read MoreA study published in the September issue of Anesthesiology found that a new therapeutic drug, GAL-021, may reverse or prevent respiratory depression in patients taking opioid medication without compromising pain relief or increasing sedation. “Although opioids such as oxycodone, methadone and fentanyl are commonly used to manage perioperative and postoperative pain, opioids are associated with […]
Read MoreSometimes “no” is the hardest thing of all to say to others … and to yourself. Saying yes to too many opportunities, too many projects, and too many people is a recipe for failure. No more ‘yes.’ It’s either, ‘Hell yeah!’ or ‘no.” The problem is when most of us say no, it too often […]
Read MoreA few simple strategies can help you stand out from the crowd. Any work situation in which you’d like to leave a positive impression, there are several things you can do to stand out from the crowd. That’s according to Stephanie David, founder and CEO of the social good-shopping website PopNod. Having worked for years […]
Read MoreA new study reveals you’re probably clueless about how you’re coming across in negotiations. Here are three tips to improve. Succeeding in negotiations is all about balance. Push too hard, and you drive the other party away. Don’t push enough, and you end up with a less than optimal deal. You’re always looking for that […]
Read MoreMany managers use outdated methods of motivation like bribery and dangling a carrot. Perceived as manipulation, these methods backfire by creating mistrust, passive-aggressive behavior and inaction. Inspiring employees, on the other hand, is about being authentic, modeling the behaviors and attitudes for others to follow, and creating impetus for them to take action. Here are […]
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