Positive non-invasive tests in the chest pain unit: importance of the clinical profile for estimating the probability of coronary artery disease

We studied 100 consecutive patients with coronary angiography performed after a positive result of a non-invasive test in the chest pain unit. Mean age was 66 years. The percentage of patients without significant coronary artery disease, 1-vessel disease and multivessel disease was 35, 33, and 32%, respectively. The CPU-65 index that combines four clinical variables (comorbidity: diabetes, pain: typical, use of: aspirin, 65 years old or more) was associated with the presence of coronary artery disease, multivessel disease, and coronary revascularization. We conclude that in the chest pain unit, patients with a positive non-invasive test the rate of false positive results, one-vessel disease and multivessel disease is similar. However, important changes in these percentages are seen, according to the clinical profile. The CPU-65 index is useful to determine the pre-test probability of significant coronary artery disease and patients with intermediate scores are the ones that benefit most of non-invasive tests.     

The oral refeeding trilemma of acute pancreatitis: what,when and who?

Tolerance of oral refeeding is an essential goal of nutritional management of acute pancreatitis. However, oral feeding intolerance remains one of the most common complications in patients with this disease. It often results in longer periods of hospitalization, increased treatment costs, increased risk of readmission, and reduced quality of life. The traditional practice involves keeping patients nil by mouth followed by gradual stepwise reintroduction of food. However, it does not have a solid evidence base and, hence, there is increasing interest in determining alternative strategies that may be beneficial in reducing the occurrence of oral feeding intolerance. This review focuses on the randomized controlled trials that investigated the key questions informing the nutritional management of acute pancreatitis: when to feed, what to feed and who is in charge of the decision-making.     

Role of MRI in screening,diagnosis and management of breast cancer

Screening and early diagnosis has an important role in reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with breast cancer. Mammography has an established role and has been approved for routine screening. MRI is an emerging tool and has the highest sensitivity of current breast imaging techniques. Although low specificity and high cost of MRI restricted its use in routine screening, it has been increasingly used in the screening of high-risk individuals, diagnosing occult cases, staging and assessing the response to chemotherapy. MRI-guided techniques, including needle-localization biopsy and vacuum-assisted breast biopsy, have a special role in diagnosis and management. This article focuses on the role of MRI in diagnosis, screening and management of breast cancer, and reviews the current indications for breast MRI.     

医院医学工程科科室建设探究

目的：医院医学工程科是为医院开展医疗、科研、教学工作提供物质保障的重要科室之一,研究医学工程科科室建设对医院的科学发展有重要的意义。方法：分析医学工程科的现状,并研究出现阻碍医学工程科发展问题的原因所在。结果：结合医院的实际情况以及工作经验,得出改善医学工程科现状的对策,并对其进行进一步的分析和探讨。结论：提高医学工程科的工作质量是促进医疗卫生事业发展的一项重要工作,同时也是医院全面建设、科学发展的可靠保证。     

Evaluating training methods for transporting contingency management to therapists

The effects of three increasingly intensive training methods on therapist use, knowledge, and implementation adherence of contingency management (CM) with substance abusing adolescents were evaluated. Ten public sector substance abuse or mental health provider organizations were randomized to one of three training conditions: workshop and resources (WS +), WS + and computer assisted training (WS +/CAT), or WS +/CAT and supervisory support (WS +/CAT/SS). Across conditions, 161 therapists participated in the training experiences, and measures were obtained at baseline and 2-month intervals for 12 months following workshop participation. Across training conditions, therapists reported increased CM use, knowledge, and implementation adherence through the 12-month follow-up. The findings show that community-based practitioners are amenable to the adoption of evidence-based treatments when provided access to useful resources. Moreover, high quality workshops in combination with resource access can increase knowledge of the evidence-based treatment and might enhance intervention adherence to a level needed to improve youth outcomes.     

Potential Overtreatment and Undertreatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Systematic Review

ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence, outcomes, and factors associated with potential glycemic overtreatment and undertreatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in long-term care facilities (LTCFs).DesignSystematic review.Setting and ParticipantsResidents with T2DM and aged ≥60 years living in LTCFs.MeasuresArticles published between January 2000 and September 2020 were retrieved following a systematic search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL plus, and gray literature. Inclusion criteria were the reporting of (1) potential overtreatment and undertreatment quantitatively defined (implicitly or explicitly) based on hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and/or blood glucose; (2) prevalence, outcomes, and associated factors of potential glycemic overtreatment and undertreatment; and (3) the study involved residents of LTCFs.ResultsFifteen studies were included. Prevalence of potential overtreatment (5%–86%, n = 15 studies) and undertreatment (1.4%–35%, n = 8 studies) varied widely among facilities and geographical locations, and according to definitions used. Prevalence of potential overtreatment was 16%–74% when defined as treatment with a glucose-lowering medication in a resident with ≥1 hypoglycemia risk factor or serious comorbidity, together with a HbA1c <7% (n = 10 studies). Potential undertreatment was commonly defined as residents on glucose-lowering medication having HbA1c >8.5% and the prevalence 1.4%–14.8% (n = 6 studies). No studies prospectively measured resident health outcomes from overtreatment and undertreatment. Potential overtreatment was positively associated with use of oral glucose-lowering medications, dementia diagnosis or dementia severity, and/or need for assistance with activities of daily living (n = 2 studies). Negative association was found between potential overtreatment and use of insulin/combined insulin and oral glucose-lowering medication. No studies reported factors associated with potential undertreatment.Conclusions and ImplicationsThe prevalence of potential glycemic overtreatment and undertreatment varied widely among residents with T2DM depending on the definition(s) used in each study. Longitudinal studies examining associations between glycemic management and health outcomes, and the use of consensus definitions of overtreatment and undertreatment are required to establish findings about actual glycemic overtreatment and undertreatment in LTCFs.     

浅谈基层医院护理管理中的安全隐患与对策

目的 分析基层医院影响护理质量的因素,制定相应对策,防止护理差错事故的发生.方法 通过对护理安全隐患的分析,认为主要原因是职能科室和规章制度不健全,护理人员的职业倦怠,流动性大,业务水平低,护理记录不规范等.结果 采取健全科室和规章制度,加强责任心和业务技术的培训,合理调配人力资源,加强护理人员法制观念的教育等措施.提高了护理人员的整体水平,提高了病人的满意度,稳定了护理队伍.结论 通过有效的干预措施,促进了基层医院护理安全,全面提高了护理质量.     

护士长对临床常用仪器风险管理认知的现状调查

目的通过对护士长临床常用仪器的风险认知现状进行调查，找出管理中存在的问题，并进行原因分析。方法采用自行设计的临床常用仪器使用认知及现状调查问卷，对110名临床护士长进行调查。结果护士长对临床常用仪器的认知水平得分为（35．23±1．58）分，得分占满分的88．08％。急诊科、中心ICU、心内科和手术室临床常用仪器的认知评分优于呼吸内科和普通病房（P〈0．05）。对仪器设备风险管理主要存在问题调查显示：54．55％科室仪器未建立信息管理，68．18％有超龄服役的仪器，73．64％仪器设备的保养未做到三级预防，72．73％对护士进行仪器设备培训未达到规范化要求，81．82％未重视患者的舒适度。结论护士长对临床常用仪器的总体认知程度有待提高，护士长在临床常用仪器日常管理中存在安全隐患。