St. Joseph’s University Medical Center

Adherence to KDOQI vessel preservation guidelines in chronic kidney disease: A 5-year retrospective single-institution review of device and vein selection

Preservation of upper extremity vasculature in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is essential to maintain future arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation options. Despite Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) recommendations,...

Decreasing Unplanned Extubation Rates on an Adult Medical Intensive Care Unit

BACKGROUND: Decreasing unplanned extubation rates in critically ill patients is an important element of care in the intensive care unit. However, most available literature on unplanned extubation addresses its prevalence, risk factors, and patient outcomes; few articles offer spe...