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Q&A: Exploring Single-Use Efficiency in the ICU
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Performing Procedures
Dr. James M. Horowitz explains why single-use bronchoscopes will remain the primary visualization tool in one New York City hospital’s ICU post-pandemic.
Here’s What High Readmissions Costs Hospitals
Analyzing Value
After 10 years of monitoring, nearly half of the nation’s hospitals have readmission rates high enough to prompt reduced Medicare payments.
Sample Loss in BAL Leads to Treatment Delay
Bronchoscopy Applications
Several procedural challenges contribute to failed BAL sampling in the ICU or bronch suite. This white paper offers further insight into how to improve workflow and be more successful in sampling.
Physicians' Perspective: The Value of Single-Use Endoscopy
Preventing Infection
At the recent Becker’s Hospital Review 11th Annual Meeting, Dr. James Horowitz shared his thoughts on the value of single-use bronchoscopes based, in part, on his experience on the front line of a busy New York City hospital early in the pandemic.
How Bronchoscopy Helps Detect Rising Cases of a Challenging Lung Infection
Bronchoscopy Applications
Nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease, or NTM-PD, is on the rise, especially among the elderly. Cases detected with bronchoscopy showed lower risk of disease progression.
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Patient Safety
New research shows that swallowing therapy, including use of fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), helps patients with advanced oral cancer regain their ability to eat.
Public Health
The matching of medical students with residency programs has been around for years, but Instagram has only recently gotten into the game. Here’s how otolaryngology residency programs are making use of social media to attract the best and brightest to their schools.
