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CDI Tip: Pediatric Respiratory Failure

By Staff / March 12, 2024

Diagnostic Criteria for Acute Respiratory Failure in Pediatric Patients Provider documentation often describes the patient’s symptoms and assessment without stating the words “acute respiratory failure.” If clinical indicators support the presence of acute respiratory failure, a query should be sent. Providers frequently use templated notes that are copied/pasted into subsequent notes. This is a great… Read More »CDI Tip: Pediatric Respiratory Failure

UASI CDI Scenario Holiday Edition 2023

Holiday 2023 CDI Scenario Discussion

By Staff / November 14, 2023

Topic: Managing Winter Blues & Holiday Stress The holiday season can be a time of great joy, and for many, great stress. The presence of gloomier weather, time change due to the end of daylight savings, and overall increase in demands and obligations further contribute to feelings of stress, depression, and seasonal affective disorder. Winter/Seasonal… Read More »Holiday 2023 CDI Scenario Discussion

Monthly CDI Scenario Discussion – November 2023

By Staff / November 7, 2023

Topic: Adverse Reactions to Drugs & Toxins/Poisoning/Underdosing/Toxic Effects Common definitions for this discussion: Provider documentation needs to be clear whether a drug was taken as directed or improperly administered to determine an adverse effect vs. poisoning. For example, a patient with a GI bleed due to Coumadin therapy would need clarification if the Coumadin was… Read More »Monthly CDI Scenario Discussion – November 2023

Monthly CDI Scenario Discussion – October 2023

By Staff / September 27, 2023

Topic Outpatient CDI: Pacemaker Status, Sacroiliitis Office Visit: 76-year-old female, lives alone.  Follow up re: Cardiology, Orthopedic (low back pain) follow up, refills needed. PMH: Hypothyroidism, CAD, Osteoarthritis, Lung Cancer, Pacemaker status, lawn mower accident as teenager- amputation of fourth, fifth toe on left foot. Home medications:   Oscal, Synthroid, Losartan Vitals: BP 115/64, HR 98,… Read More »Monthly CDI Scenario Discussion – October 2023

UASI CDI Monthly Scenario Discussion – Clinical Validation of Acute Kidney Injury

By Staff / September 6, 2023

Topic: Clinical Validation of Acute Kidney InjuryH&P: 79 y/o F presents with cloudy urine and labored breathing. Patient has suprapubic catheter draining to bedside bag which was last changed 10 days prior per daughter. Patient started on IV ceftriaxone, IV furosemide, and 1 liter NS bolus. Suprapubic catheter was changed during hospitalization.PMH: chronic systolic CHF,… Read More »UASI CDI Monthly Scenario Discussion – Clinical Validation of Acute Kidney Injury

UASI Monthly CDI Scenario Discussion – Rhabdomyolysis

By Staff / July 31, 2023

H&P: 38 y/o male presents with nausea, vomiting, dizziness, dark urine, and thigh pain after participating in a marathon.  PMH: ADHD Home medications: Adderall XR 20mg once daily Vitals: HR 125, RR 23, BP 90/42 PE: lethargic, dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, thigh muscle pain Labs: Admission labs -calcium 7.0 mg/dl , Potassium 4.4,… Read More »UASI Monthly CDI Scenario Discussion – Rhabdomyolysis

UASI Monthly CDI Scenario Discussion – Functional Quadriplegia

By Staff / July 28, 2023

H&P: 97yo female presented to the ER from her nursing home after developing a fever.  Patient complains of a productive cough for 2 days.  Patient is bedbound at the nursing home and dependent on the staff for all ADLs.  Impression:  Suspect pneumonia, will obtain sputum culture and start antibiotics. PMH: Dementia, severe arthritis with contractures,… Read More »UASI Monthly CDI Scenario Discussion – Functional Quadriplegia

UASI Monthly CDI Scenario Discussion: Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)

By Staff / June 28, 2023

H&P: 78 yr. old female admitted with abdominal pain.  Caregiver states the patient is complaining of abdominal pain, and only 75mL of cloudy urine emptied from her suprapubic catheter overnight.  PMH: recurrent UTI, cerebral palsy with chronic contractures, urethral stricture with chronic suprapubic catheter, seizure d/o.  Home medications: Lisinopril po, Loratadine po, Methocarbamol po, Phenobarbital… Read More »UASI Monthly CDI Scenario Discussion: Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)

Antimicrobial Resistance CDI Scenario

By Staff / May 30, 2023

We’d like to extend our sincerest gratitude to Katherine from Lifepoint Health for catching an error with this CDI scenario. The error has been corrected. H&P: 85 yo F presents to the ED from home with abdominal pain and fatigue.  UA was positive for UTI. Will obtain Urine Culture, replace foley, and start Levaquin while… Read More »Antimicrobial Resistance CDI Scenario

Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) CDI Scenario

By Matt Hare / April 17, 2023

April 2023 H&P: 67-year-old male sent to ER from Rehab with altered mental status and lethargy. Has been complaining of headache for last 24 hours. Patient is currently oriented to self and is unable to participate in exam. CT Scan completed at Rehab with no change to ICH, no midline shift or brain compression. Pt… Read More »Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) CDI Scenario