A Comparison of Voice Recognition Program and Traditional Keyboard Charting for Nurse Documentation.

The purposes of this study are threefold: (1) compare the document times between a voice recognition system and keyboard charting, (2) compare the number of errors between the two methods, and (3) identify factors influencing documentation time. Voice recognition systems are considered a potential solution to decrease documentation time. However, little is known to what extent voice recognition systems can save nurses' documentation time.

Implementation of a Pharmacist-Directed Antimicrobial Stewardship Protocol Utilizing Rapid Diagnostic Testing.

Rapid identification of gram-positive bacteria and resistance determinants from blood cultures can reduce the time to optimal antibiotic therapy. This study evaluates the use of technology to rapidly identify gram-positive bacteria in combination with a pharmacist-directed antimicrobial stewardship protocol in a tertiary-care facility. Rapid diagnostic testing was performed on gram-positive blood cultures.

Rhabdomyolysis causing AV blockade due to possible atorvastatin, esomeprazole, and clarithromycin interaction.

Objective: To report rhabdomyolysis (RML) causing third-degree atrioventricular block secondary to a possible interaction between atorvastatin, esomeprazole, and clarithromycin.

Case Summary: A 51-year-old white woman presented to the emergency department with severe weakness, near syncope, shortness of breath, and chest pain. On admission, her electrocardiogram demonstrated bradycardia (40 beats/min) and third-degree heart block.