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Loperamide-Induced Torsades De Pointes: A Case Series, Kenneth D. Katz Md, Robert D. Cannon Do, Matthew D. Cook Do, Alexandra Amaducci, Ryan Day, Joshua Enyart Do, Glenn Burket, Jennifer Janssen Ms, Karl E. Williams Md, Mph Mar 2017

Loperamide-Induced Torsades De Pointes: A Case Series, Kenneth D. Katz Md, Robert D. Cannon Do, Matthew D. Cook Do, Alexandra Amaducci, Ryan Day, Joshua Enyart Do, Glenn Burket, Jennifer Janssen Ms, Karl E. Williams Md, Mph

Department of Emergency Medicine

Background: Loperamide (Imodium™) is an antidiarrheal opioid acting at the μ receptor agonist in high concentrations. Due to the US opioid epidemic, loperamide abuse and ensuing life-threatening toxicity have surfaced.

Hypothesis: The timing and duration of Torsades de Pointes (TdP) from loperamide toxicity is unpredictable and should be heeded with caution, even in asymptomatic patients and drug discontinuance.

Methods: Two patients presenting with life-threatening TdP requiring lengthy hospital admissions for confirmed loperamide toxicity are discussed. Patient data were retrieved from the hospital’s EMR system.


Loperamide-Induced Torsades De Pointes: A Case Series (Poster)., Kenneth D. Katz Md, Robert D. Cannon Do, Matthew D. Cook Do, Alexandra Amaducci, Ryan Day, Joshua Enyart Do, Glenn Burket, Jennifer Janssen Ms, Karl E. Williams Md, Mph Mar 2017

Loperamide-Induced Torsades De Pointes: A Case Series (Poster)., Kenneth D. Katz Md, Robert D. Cannon Do, Matthew D. Cook Do, Alexandra Amaducci, Ryan Day, Joshua Enyart Do, Glenn Burket, Jennifer Janssen Ms, Karl E. Williams Md, Mph

Department of Emergency Medicine

No abstract provided.


Transparencies Of Documentation Across Disciplines., Amy E. Evans Bsn, Rn Mar 2017

Transparencies Of Documentation Across Disciplines., Amy E. Evans Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Providing Donor Breast Milk For Premature Infants., Emilee N. Carr Bsn, Rn, Mary K. Kline Bsn, Rn, Michelle N. Lanzarone Bsn, Rn Mar 2017

Providing Donor Breast Milk For Premature Infants., Emilee N. Carr Bsn, Rn, Mary K. Kline Bsn, Rn, Michelle N. Lanzarone Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Stroke In The Young: What's Hiding In Your Blood Can Hurt (Poster)., Holly Tavianini Rn, Bsn, Mshsa, Cnrn, Amanda Yerkes Rn, Bsn, Cmsrn, Cnrn Mar 2017

Stroke In The Young: What's Hiding In Your Blood Can Hurt (Poster)., Holly Tavianini Rn, Bsn, Mshsa, Cnrn, Amanda Yerkes Rn, Bsn, Cmsrn, Cnrn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Making A Checklist And Checking It Twice: Implementing A Strategy To Meet Stroke Center Monitoring Guidelines., Bonnie Wasilowsky Bspa-Hca, Rn, Cnrn Mar 2017

Making A Checklist And Checking It Twice: Implementing A Strategy To Meet Stroke Center Monitoring Guidelines., Bonnie Wasilowsky Bspa-Hca, Rn, Cnrn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Streamlining Electronic Orders Management: Phases Of Care From A Nursing Perspective., Kathleen Duckworth Rn, Cpan Mar 2017

Streamlining Electronic Orders Management: Phases Of Care From A Nursing Perspective., Kathleen Duckworth Rn, Cpan

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


To Err Is Human: A Quality Initiative Aimed At Reducing Human Error In Cardiac Data Management., Mercedes Rios-Scott Bs Mar 2017

To Err Is Human: A Quality Initiative Aimed At Reducing Human Error In Cardiac Data Management., Mercedes Rios-Scott Bs

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Reply To The Letter To The Editor, Anthony M. Vintzileos Md, John C. Smulian Md, Mph Mar 2017

Reply To The Letter To The Editor, Anthony M. Vintzileos Md, John C. Smulian Md, Mph

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

No abstract provided.


Impact Of Atrial Fibrillation On Outcomes In Patients Hospitalized With St- Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction., Lohit Garg Md, Sahil Agrawal Md, Manyoo Agarwal Md, Aakash Garg Md, Amitoj Singh, Nirmanmoh Bhatia, Mahek Shah Md, Brijesh Patel Md, Sudip Nanda Md, Facp, David A. Cox Md Mar 2017

Impact Of Atrial Fibrillation On Outcomes In Patients Hospitalized With St- Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction., Lohit Garg Md, Sahil Agrawal Md, Manyoo Agarwal Md, Aakash Garg Md, Amitoj Singh, Nirmanmoh Bhatia, Mahek Shah Md, Brijesh Patel Md, Sudip Nanda Md, Facp, David A. Cox Md

Department of Medicine

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is reported in 7-19% patients with acute ST- Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). There is

a paucity of data on the impact of AF on outcomes in patients with acute STEMI.

Methods: We queried the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database for years 2003- 2013 to identify all patients >=18 years of age

admitted with acute STEMI.

Results: Of the total 2,632,447 STEMI hospitalizations, AF was documented in 339,987 (12.9%) patients. At baseline, patients with

AF were older (mean 74 vs 63 years, p

Hypertension, renal failure, diabetes mellitus and congestive heart failure were all more prevalent …


Developing Internal Medicine Resident As Leader., Gretchen A. Perilli Md, Facp, Face, Stacey Smith Md Mar 2017

Developing Internal Medicine Resident As Leader., Gretchen A. Perilli Md, Facp, Face, Stacey Smith Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


An Over-The-Counter Treatment For Diarrhea Leading To Euphoria And Fatal Arrhythmia., Angela Magdaleno, Michael Sumner Do, Travis Magdaleno Md, Justin L. Guthier Do, Apurva Vyas Md Mar 2017

An Over-The-Counter Treatment For Diarrhea Leading To Euphoria And Fatal Arrhythmia., Angela Magdaleno, Michael Sumner Do, Travis Magdaleno Md, Justin L. Guthier Do, Apurva Vyas Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Every Child, Every Time: Universal Child Abuse Screening Increases Awareness And State Reporting (Poster)., Lauren Dudas Md, Gwenda L. Petrohoy, Debra Esernio-Jenssen Md, Cheryl Lansenderfer Bsn, Joseph J. Stirparo Md, Michele Dunstan, Marybeth Browne Md Mar 2017

Every Child, Every Time: Universal Child Abuse Screening Increases Awareness And State Reporting (Poster)., Lauren Dudas Md, Gwenda L. Petrohoy, Debra Esernio-Jenssen Md, Cheryl Lansenderfer Bsn, Joseph J. Stirparo Md, Michele Dunstan, Marybeth Browne Md

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.


An Introduction To Diversity., Jeffrey L. Sternlieb Phd, Williametta Bakasa Psy.D., Jeanne Divincenzo Psy.D. Feb 2017

An Introduction To Diversity., Jeffrey L. Sternlieb Phd, Williametta Bakasa Psy.D., Jeanne Divincenzo Psy.D.

Department of Family Medicine

No abstract provided.


Fall Accountability Care Program., Jenny Huang Bsn, Rn, Kelly Menendez Bsn, Rn Feb 2017

Fall Accountability Care Program., Jenny Huang Bsn, Rn, Kelly Menendez Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Vaginal Delivery Safety Checklist., Rachel B. Eusebio Bsn, Rn, Alice Takla Bsn, Rn Feb 2017

Vaginal Delivery Safety Checklist., Rachel B. Eusebio Bsn, Rn, Alice Takla Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Relieving Work-Related Stress With Low-Level Background Music., Robert M. Cefola Bsn, Rn, Ian M. Liebold Bsn, Rn Feb 2017

Relieving Work-Related Stress With Low-Level Background Music., Robert M. Cefola Bsn, Rn, Ian M. Liebold Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Multidisciplinary Approach To Physical Mobility In Intensive Care., Alexa J. Reyes Bsn, Rn, Logan Sessions Bsn, Rn, Adrienne M. Westgate Bsn, Rn Feb 2017

Multidisciplinary Approach To Physical Mobility In Intensive Care., Alexa J. Reyes Bsn, Rn, Logan Sessions Bsn, Rn, Adrienne M. Westgate Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Early Ambulation To Decrease Narcotic Use In Postoperative/Postpartum Cesarean Section Mothers., Courtney Fox Bsn, Rn, Annaliese Gorham Bsn, Rn, Lisa Patel Bsn, Rn Feb 2017

Early Ambulation To Decrease Narcotic Use In Postoperative/Postpartum Cesarean Section Mothers., Courtney Fox Bsn, Rn, Annaliese Gorham Bsn, Rn, Lisa Patel Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Implementing A Skin Assessment Tool In The Operating Room., Kerianne N. Larizzio Bsn, Rn, Jaclyn M. Panichi Bsn, Rn Feb 2017

Implementing A Skin Assessment Tool In The Operating Room., Kerianne N. Larizzio Bsn, Rn, Jaclyn M. Panichi Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


"Lessening Stress In Ohu/Tohu- Creating An Easy Access Tool"., Katie Fedor Bsn, Rn, Elisa A. Molchany Bsn, Rn Feb 2017

"Lessening Stress In Ohu/Tohu- Creating An Easy Access Tool"., Katie Fedor Bsn, Rn, Elisa A. Molchany Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Development Of A Bereavement Program In The Intensive Care Unit: Helping Provide Nurses With Meaningful Closure Following The Death Of A Patient, Amy C. Shanahan Bsn, Rn, Kristin M. Snyder Bsn, Rn, Victoria Wirth Ms, Bsn, Rn Feb 2017

Development Of A Bereavement Program In The Intensive Care Unit: Helping Provide Nurses With Meaningful Closure Following The Death Of A Patient, Amy C. Shanahan Bsn, Rn, Kristin M. Snyder Bsn, Rn, Victoria Wirth Ms, Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Standardization Of Fall Interventions In The Emergency Department., Shena Alvarado Bsn, Rn, Andrew Chinofsky Bsn, Rn, Nicole M. Lucchese Bsn, Rn, Christopher E. Painter Bsn, Rn, Nicholas R. Tucciarone Bsn, Rn Feb 2017

Standardization Of Fall Interventions In The Emergency Department., Shena Alvarado Bsn, Rn, Andrew Chinofsky Bsn, Rn, Nicole M. Lucchese Bsn, Rn, Christopher E. Painter Bsn, Rn, Nicholas R. Tucciarone Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Telemetry Alarm Fatigue, Brittany Furs Bsn, Rn, Yesenia Stott Bsn, Rn Feb 2017

Telemetry Alarm Fatigue, Brittany Furs Bsn, Rn, Yesenia Stott Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Creating A Heightened Awareness For Consistent Oral Hygiene Practice, Jennifer Carraghan Carraghanbsn, Rn, Margaret Hiel Bsn, Rn, Dhariana Lantigua Bsn,Rn, Kristen Sigley Bsn,Rn Feb 2017

Creating A Heightened Awareness For Consistent Oral Hygiene Practice, Jennifer Carraghan Carraghanbsn, Rn, Margaret Hiel Bsn, Rn, Dhariana Lantigua Bsn,Rn, Kristen Sigley Bsn,Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Ventriculostomy Dressing Changes., Anthony T. Hernandez Bsn, Rn, Yvette M. Jabbour Bsn, Rn Feb 2017

Ventriculostomy Dressing Changes., Anthony T. Hernandez Bsn, Rn, Yvette M. Jabbour Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Breastfeeding Assessment And Education In Pediatric Nurses., Nicole E. Doble Bsn, Rn, Amy L. Serfas Bsn, Rn Feb 2017

Breastfeeding Assessment And Education In Pediatric Nurses., Nicole E. Doble Bsn, Rn, Amy L. Serfas Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Nurse Resident Job Satisfaction: Do Directors Make A Difference?, April L. Hargy Bsn, Rn, Sonya Whitman Bsn, Rn Feb 2017

Nurse Resident Job Satisfaction: Do Directors Make A Difference?, April L. Hargy Bsn, Rn, Sonya Whitman Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Caring For The Autistic Pediatric Population In The Emergency Department., Teresa L. Pekarik Bsn, Rn, Samantha B. Sheftel Bsn, Rn Feb 2017

Caring For The Autistic Pediatric Population In The Emergency Department., Teresa L. Pekarik Bsn, Rn, Samantha B. Sheftel Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.


Aromatherapy To Reduce Anxiety., Alyssa D. Bryan Bsn, Rn, Rosemarie Ross Bsn, Rn Feb 2017

Aromatherapy To Reduce Anxiety., Alyssa D. Bryan Bsn, Rn, Rosemarie Ross Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.