We have recently seen the use of a central line securement device called SecurAcath in patients who were transferred to us from an outside hospital. The key information that needs to be distributed to staff is that these lines have special removal instructions. Staff need to be aware of these removal instructions as they differ […]
Author: Michael Lazar
DOAC/NOAC anticoagulation dosing by indication
The following document might help with dosing information by indication and renal function for the Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOAC) or novel oral anticoagulants (NOAC) medications
Ketamine infusion
As the choices for ICU sedative medications dwindle for a variety of reasons, the following documents may be helpful if a decision is made to use a ketamine infusion. This document outlines guidelines on patient selection for ketamine infusions. This document outlines parameters for a ketamine infusion order that can be cut and pasted into Epic for nursing […]
Exercise test interpretation videos
Zach has posted his introduction to exercise test interpretations on ACCP website Scroll down and click on the menu item “Pulmonary Physiology, Function, and Rehabilitation” to find it
C.L.E.A.R. (CLEAR) Conversations Worksheets
To aid with communication, please refer to these CLEAR conversations worksheets When empathy seems to be less effective, some other strategies can be learned from this article
Calling in to Senior Staff Meetings
For those individuals who are not able to attend the senior staff meetings in person, the division has set up a call-in mechanism so that you can still participate: Join by phone 1-248-243-3370 (Metro Detroit) 6 Digit Dial : 433370 (Metro Detroit) Conference ID: 8266794
Ordering a sweat chloride test for patients
If a sweat chloride test needs to be performed to help workup a patient with bronchiectasis (to rule in/out cystic fibrosis): To set up the test The provider or the patient can call the main number at the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Center at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan (313-745-5541) Appointments are made for Monday and […]
Michigan CME (Human Trafficking, Medical Ethics, Opiate Prescribing)
All physicians need to be aware that re-licensing in Michigan have new requirements. Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs announced new requirements for CME, effective January 2018, which include: One-time training for Identifying Victims of Human Trafficking A minimum of 3 hours of continuing education in the area of pain and symptoms management A minimum […]
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Phone List
Phone list (contacts)
Lung Nodule Surveillance Guidelines
Lung-RADS Fleischner Society Guidelines