Update in Hospital Medicine: Evidence Published in 2011
Authors: Steven Deitelzweig, Daniel D. Dressler, Brian Harte
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2012)

Updates19 June 2012Update in Hospital Medicine: Evidence Published in 2011Steven Deitelzweig, MD, Daniel D. Dressler, MD, MSc, and Brian Harte, MDSteven Deitelzweig, MDFrom Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, Louisiana; Cleveland Clinic, Mayfield Heights, Ohio; and Emory Health System, Atlanta, Georgia.Search for more papers by this author, Daniel D. Dressler, MD, MScFrom Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, Louisiana; Cleveland Clinic, Mayfield Heights, Ohio; and Emory Health System, Atlanta, Georgia.Search for more papers by this author, and Brian Harte, MDFrom Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, Louisiana; Cleveland Clinic, Mayfield Heights, Ohio; and Emory Health System, Atlanta, Georgia.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-156-12-201206190-00417 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail In hospital medicine, 2011 saw the publication of studies assessing the effectiveness of nesiritide and continuous infusion of furosemide in the medical management of decompensated heart failure. A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial found that long-term antimicrobial therapy with azithromycin reduced exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and improved quality of life. A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that baclofen, in conjunction with lower doses of benzodiazepine, might help control symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). Other major developments included changes to the protocol for cardiac arrest resuscitation about the timing of chest compressions and the advent of ...Reference1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Vital Statistics Report. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2011;59:1-51. Google Scholar Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: From Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, Louisiana; Cleveland Clinic, Mayfield Heights, Ohio; and Emory Health System, Atlanta, Georgia.Disclosures: Disclosures can be viewed at www.acponline.org/authors/icmje/ConflictOfInterestForms.do?msNum=M12-0253.Corresponding Author: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, 1516 Jefferson Highway, 11th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70121; e-mail, [email protected]org.Current Author Addresses: Dr. Deitelzweig: 1516 Jefferson Highway, 11th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70121.Dr. Dressler: 1365 Clifton Road, Clinic A Building, Room A4306, Atlanta, GA 30322.Dr. Harte: 6780 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124.Author Contributions: Conception and design: S. Deitelzweig, D. Dressler.Analysis and interpretation of the data: S. Deitelzweig, D. Dressler.Drafting of the article: S. Deitelzweig, D. Dressler, B. Harte.Critical revision of the article for important intellectual content: S. Deitelzweig, D. Dressler, B. Harte.Final approval of the article: S. Deitelzweig, D. Dressler, B. Harte.Statistical expertise: D. Dressler.Administrative, technical, or logistic support: S. Deitelzweig, B. Harte.Collection and assembly of data: S. Deitelzweig, D. Dressler. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics 19 June 2012Volume 156, Issue 12Page: 875-879KeywordsApixabanHeart failureHospitalistsInpatientsLength of stayMortalityNatriuretic peptidesOutpatientsPulmonary embolismStroke ePublished: 19 June 2012 Issue Published: 19 June 2012 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2012 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF downloadLoading ...