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This book provides a road map for the efficient and successful
management of atrial fibrillation (AF) in the short stay unit. It
describes the problem, defines the measures of successful
treatment, elucidates interventions, and supplies the tools for
achieving quality care. Organized in four parts, it covers the
impact of AF on patient populations; the presentation and
management of AF; the transition to the outpatient environment; and
systems management. Topics include the economic consequences of AF;
cardioversion and cardiac implantable electronic devices in AF
management; education of the AF patient and discharge planning; and
quality metrics in AF. The book also provides order sheets and
process criteria with which institutions can successfully manage
the AF patient in the short stay unit, thus optimizing patient
outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiencies. Short
Stay Management of Atrial Fibrillation is a valuable resource for
cardiologists, emergency medicine physicians, electrophysiologists,
and other healthcare professionals involved in AF management.
This book provides a road map for the efficient and successful
management of atrial fibrillation (AF) in the short stay unit. It
describes the problem, defines the measures of successful
treatment, elucidates interventions, and supplies the tools for
achieving quality care. Organized in four parts, it covers the
impact of AF on patient populations; the presentation and
management of AF; the transition to the outpatient environment; and
systems management. Topics include the economic consequences of AF;
cardioversion and cardiac implantable electronic devices in AF
management; education of the AF patient and discharge planning; and
quality metrics in AF. The book also provides order sheets and
process criteria with which institutions can successfully manage
the AF patient in the short stay unit, thus optimizing patient
outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiencies. Short
Stay Management of Atrial Fibrillation is a valuable resource for
cardiologists, emergency medicine physicians, electrophysiologists,
and other healthcare professionals involved in AF management.
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) continues to challenge our health
care system in the complexity of presentation and the ever
increasing number of patients exhibiting signs and symptoms of an
acute coronary syndrome. Written by leading experts, Short Stay
Management of Chest Pain provides scientific and clinical insights
on the management of patients who arrive at the hospital with a
presentation consistent with a potential acute coronary syndrome.
Focusing on the cardiology aspects of chest pain, Short Stay
Management of Chest Pain is a valuable tool for acute care
physicians, nurses, and hospital administrators devoted to caring
for this population. Short Stay Management of Chest Pain details
the remarkable improvements in diagnostic accuracy and improved
patient outcomes for patients presenting with suspected acute
coronary syndromes.
Acute heart failure has relatively recently been recognized as a
distinct entity within the continuum of heart failure. Patients
with acute heart failure present to the emergency department when
they are unable to breathe, and their pathophysiology differs from
that of patients sitting in a doctor's office. Medical literature
is just beginning to catch up with this distinct and challenging
problem. This issue of Heart Failure Clinics should make an
important contribution to the literature with its coverage of
transportation and EMT services, triage, and specific treatment for
patients in acute heart failure, including advanced treatment
methods.
This timely book is a road map for defining the care of acute heart
failure patients in the short stay or observation unit setting.
Produced in collaboration with the Society of Chest Pain Centers,
this book provides an understanding of the diverse medical needs
and solutions, administrative processes, and regulatory issues
necessary for successful management. In an environment of
increasing financial consciousness, medical practice is changing
drastically. Short stay care is premier among the new specialties
that cater to the complex balance of optimizing patient outcomes
while minimizing fiscal burdens. The observation unit has proven to
be an excellent arena for the care of acute heart failure, replete
with opportunities to improve both medical management and quality
metrics. Unique to the field, Short Stay Management of Acute Heart
Failure, Second Edition is the only book of its kind, providing the
medical, regulatory, and economic tools necessary to create and
implement successful short stay management protocols and units for
the care of the heart failure patient. It is an essential guide for
health care professionals and for hospitals and institutions
wishing to be recognized as quality heart failure centers as
accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers.
Biomarkers for Traumatic Brain Injury provides a comprehensive
overview on the selection and implementation of serum-based and
saliva-based biomarkers for traumatic brain injury. The book
presents an economic analysis for implementing TBI biomarkers into
clinical practice. In addition, it discusses the analytical tools
needed to implement TBI biomarkers, including specifications for
testing instruments and interpretative software. Neurologists,
emergency department physicians, intensivists, and clinical
laboratorians will find this book a great resource from which to
familiarize themselves with the issues and processes regarding TBI
biomarkers. Approximately 2 million people in the U.S. sustain a
traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year with over 250,000
hospitalizations and 50,000 deaths. There has been a significant
rise in interest in diagnosing mild concussions, particularly in
the sports world. While imaging has been the gold standard, these
procedures are costly and not always available. There is great
potential in using serum-based biomarkers, hence the book seeks to
enlighten readers on new possibilities.
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