Start With Beta Blockers to Treat Most Postop Atrial Fib

June 2016

There will be more clarity on using rate versus rhythm control in postoperative atrial fibrillation patients.

Up to 60% of cardiac surgery patients will have post-op atrial fib...and it's linked to increased length of stay and mortality.

We know RATE control is often preferred in CHRONIC atrial fib patients...because antiarrhythmics have many adverse effects.

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Table of Contents

Antimicrobial Stewardship Develop Antimicrobial Order Sets and Protocols Based on YOUR Hospital's Needs
Nutrition Consider Removing Daily Gastric Residual Checks From Tube Feed Orders
Cardiology Start With Beta Blockers to Treat Most Postop Atrial Fib
Cardiology Educate Patients About Their Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Duration
Cardiology Switch Aliskiren to an ACEI or ARB
Pediatrics Expect E. coli Resistance To Common PO Antibiotics in Pediatric UTIs
Rheumatology Watch Methotrexate Doses in Hospitalized Patients
Infectious Diseases Consider Drug Interactions When Evaluating Antibiotic CNS Effects
Neurology & Pain Verify Strength and Application Directions For Lidocaine Patches
New Drugs Avoid Opioids and Anticholinergics in Patients On Eluxadoline
Diabetes Don't Use Serum Creatinine Cutoffs Anymore For Metformin
Diabetes Stop Saxagliptin or Alogliptin in Patients Who Develop Heart Failure
Women's Health Avoid Even One Dose of Fluconazole in Pregnant Women