David Kitchell, MD

Differences in Care, Outcomes for In-Hospital Versus Community-Onset Stroke

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: Are there any differences in care and outcomes for in-hospital versus community-onset stroke? Background: In-hospital stroke...

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: Is there any difference between oral and intravenous methylprednisolone for multiple sclerosis relapses? Background: When...

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: How would an evidence-based clinical pathway for cellulitis affect process metrics, patient outcomes, and clinical cost?...

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: Can a low-risk patient newly diagnosed with VTE in the ED be immediately discharged home on a direct factor Xa inhibitor?...

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: When evaluating the intermediate-risk patient with chest pain, should coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) be used...

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: Is lung ultrasound a useful tool for helping to diagnose acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF)? Background: Lung ultrasound...

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: Does palliative chemotherapy improve quality of life (QOL) in patients with end-stage cancer, regardless of performance status...

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: Do transfusions affect post-operative outcomes after noncardiac surgery? Background: Studies have demonstrated that a...

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: Can we dignify death in the ICU and ease the grieving process by soliciting wishes from patients, families, and care team...

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: Is there a favorable risk-benefit ratio for left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) compared to warfarin for prevention of stroke...