Verify Acute Pancreatitis Protocols Include Updated Treatment Strategies

April 2018

Are your acute pancreatitis treatment protocols up to date with the latest guidelines?

Make sure your hospital is moving away from old treatment strategies...such as keeping patients NPO to "rest the pancreas."

Incorporate updated strategies into your protocol.

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Table of Contents

Infectious Diseases Lean Toward Oral Vancomycin as First-Line Treatment for C. diff in Adults
Gastroenterology Consider a Fecal Transplant for Some Patients With Recurrent C. diff
New Drugs Try Other Septic Shock Treatments Before Angiotensin II (Giapreza)
Gastroenterology Verify Acute Pancreatitis Protocols Include Updated Treatment Strategies
Fentanyl Patches Verify That Fentanyl Patches Aren't Ordered for Acute Pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis Double-Check Dose and Frequency of Methotrexate During Med Histories
New Drugs Watch for New "Follow-On" Mealtime Insulin Lispro (Admelog)
New Drugs Know How to Handle Rx Cannabinoids During Transitions of Care
Asthma Help Overcome Barriers in Pediatric Asthma Care
Aspirin Answer Common Questions About Aspirin
New Generics Be Prepared if Your Hospital Switches to the New Premixed Bivalirudin