Journal of hospital medicine : an official publication of the Society of Hospital Medicine
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Children with neurologic impairment (NI) are commonly hospitalized with acute respiratory infections (ARI). These children frequently require respiratory support at baseline and are often discharged before return to respiratory baseline. ⋯ Among children with NI hospitalized with ARI, discharge before return to respiratory baseline was common, but it was not associated with hospital reutilization. Return to respiratory baseline may not be a necessary component of discharge criteria in this population.
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Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Adults: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections, and 70%-80% are catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). About 25% of hospitalized patients have an indwelling urinary catheter placed during their hospital stay, and therefore, are at risk for CAUTIs, which have been associated with worse patient outcomes. ⋯ Hospitalists care for many patients with indwelling urinary catheters and should be aware of and engage in processes that reduce the rate of CAUTIs. This article will discuss the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of CAUTIs in adults.