The CLABSI Playbook: Design and Implementation of a Multipronged Approach to Decrease CLABSIs.

Central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs) are a quality marker for the critical care environment. They have become an area of particular interest because they cost the healthcare system close to a billion dollars per year and have a significant impact on patient safety. Through a preliminary analysis of our system's CLABSI rates, we found significantly higher rates than the national average, prompting further investigation.

Proper ophthalmic artery aneurysms.

Background: The ophthalmic segment of the internal carotid artery (ICA) represents a common site for cerebral aneurysms. However, aneurysms of the ophthalmic artery (OphA) itself represent rare lesions and have been associated with trauma and flow-related lesions such as arteriovenous fistulas or malformations. Here, we explore clinical and radiological features of four patients managed for five proper ophthalmic artery aneurysms (POAAs).

The Effect of Schedule Thinning on Student Behavior During the Caught Being Good Game.

The Caught Being Good Game (CBGG) is a classroom management intervention which is described as a variation of the classic Good Behavior Game (GBG). It is based on the principle of positive reinforcement, such that teams of students can earn points for following the class rules during the game. Points are awarded by the teacher at different intervals during the game and these intervals were the focus of the current study.

Role of Tranexamic Acid in Arthroscopic Osteocapsular Release of the Elbow for Degenerative Arthritis.

Background: Minimizing intra-articular bleeding and swelling is crucial in preventing the development of stiffness around the elbow. Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been shown to be an effective adjunct in reducing perioperative bleeding after surgery.

Purpose: To determine the effect of intravenous (IV) TXA on postoperative drain tube output in arthroscopic osteocapsular release of the elbow for primary degenerative arthritis.

Neuro-ophthalmological evaluation including optical coherence tomography surrounding venous sinus stenting in idiopathic intracranial hypertension with papilledema: a case series.

Venous sinus stenting (VSS) for idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) has been demonstrated to achieve significant symptom improvement while harboring a low periinterventional morbidity profile. Comprehensive neuro-ophthalmological monitoring represents a cornerstone of disease monitoring. The value of optical coherence tomography (OCT) requires further exploration.