Patrick Swarts

[Patrick Swarts @patrick_swarts]

@Meredit36867437 Interesting! While clinical data sheets are a great tool to base your day off of they do not paint a full picture. I wish they would have included the handoff tool in the article so that we could compare the two.

[Patrick Swarts @patrick_swarts]

@shalyn78331545 This can go beyond the NICU and pediatric units. As medical technology continue to advance, and patient's with chronic congenital defects live longer. These patient populations will be admitted to adult care units.

[Patrick Swarts @patrick_swarts]

This new method of measurement provides a new way to effectively evaluate left ventricular heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. This tool will enable medical teams to determine prognosis and alter care plans. #NR4030519

[JAMA Cardiology @JAMACardio]

Measuring cardiac function is important. Myocardial strain augments existing cardiac measurements and is ready for incorporation into guidelines. https://t.co/x2HihNxePO

[Patrick Swarts @patrick_swarts]

This article applies to all medical professionals. Surgical masks can not completely stop the spread of disease from provider to patient. Pain and medications can impact critical thinking. Nosocomial infections and errors will negatively impact patient outcomes. #NR4030519

[AMA Code of Medical Ethics @AMAEthicsCode]

This flu season, physicians need to stop showing up to work when they're sick, writes Dr. Angira Patel @statnews https://t.co/iPFN0GEuhX

[Patrick Swarts @patrick_swarts]

This article applies to all medical professionals. Surgical masks can not completely stop the spread of disease from provider to patient. Pain and medications can impact critical thinking. Nosocomial infections and errors will negatively impact patient outcomes. #NR403052019

[AMA Code of Medical Ethics @AMAEthicsCode]

This flu season, physicians need to stop showing up to work when they're sick, writes Dr. Angira Patel @statnews https://t.co/iPFN0GEuhX

[Patrick Swarts @patrick_swarts]

Improper diabetes managements is linked to multiple adverse outcomes. This pre-op glucose management protocol could prevent adverse outcomes and shorten the average patient's length of stay. #NR4030519

[American Association of Critical-Care Nurses @AACNme]

A new algorithm offers an approach to a challenging clinical situation — prevention of perioperative #hyperglycemia in #patients with diabetes who are undergoing elective surgery. Learn More: https://t.co/yd4JIGkSO3 via @JAMA_current #AACN