For any CLINIC VISIT WITH PFTs OR IMMUNIZATION on the same day, please add the Modifier ‘25’. Please see attached for how to do this. I have created favorites (I already asked, I cannot just share this with everyone) for established and new visits with and without the modifer. Adding LOS codes PFT or Immunization […]
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WIPS
WIPS (Works in Progress) will again be resuming in September. It will be held 1 Wednesday a month in Bower at 11:30. The first WIPS is 9/9. The WIPS schedule has been incorporated into our Pulmonary calendar which can be found here.
Peer Review
Enter a case anonymously for peer review.
IPF Drug Therapy
Decision for pirfenidone and nintedanib: For patients with mild or moderate IPF based on pulmonary function tests who do not have underlying liver disease -Current data are insufficient to direct a firm choice between pirfenidone and nintedanib, -diarrhea and liver function test abnormalities with nintedanib versus nausea and rash with pirfenidone 2. Nintedanib & Pirfenidone […]
Premedication for contrast allergy
Routine/Elective Prednisone 50 mg PO Q6H x 3 doses Administer 13 hours, 7 hours, and 1 hour before contrast media Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50 mg PO x 1 dose Administer 1 hour before contrast media Routine/Elective and patient unable to tolerate oral medications Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) 40 mg IV Q6H x 3 doses Administer 13 hours, 7 […]
Reading List
A Reading list containing pdfs of the articles is now available. The files are located on a google drive. The link is also available to the left under “links”.
How to make an F2 or IPD Discharge followup appointment on K17
For F2 STAFF or F2/IPD/PHTN FELLOW to do (NOT THE RESIDENTS – they are responsible for primary care followup!) 1. With patient open, click on ‘Remind Me’ 2. TO: ‘P HFHS DETC PULMONARY MED FRONT DESK’ You can also use the smartphrase ‘.F2’ which brings in prompts for timing and testing. Please enter this 1-2 days prior to […]
Caring Conversations
Find all the resources, upcoming training sessions, and videos here.
Ultrasound Machine Workflow
There are 5 new ultrasound machines that are available for use as of Wednesday Nov 12, 2014. Three S-series sonosites equipped with a linear probe will be available for vascular access. Units will be housed in pods 1, 2 and 4. One Sonosite Exporte will be available for checkout from the charge nurse on […]
Friday talks: Fill out the survey to receive credit for attendance
Just a reminder that starting this friday, CME credit for attendance will be given after the survey is completed. Prior to this, attendance was recorded before any surveys were done. For this reason, Sue will be submitting the signatures on mondays to give everyone enough time to complete the survey