Medical snippets

There is even more evidence from recent medical publications that nearly all patients hospitalized are at increased risk for blood clots. Fortunately, there’s also ever-growing evidence that current pharmacological approaches to prevention have reduced the risk of blood clots in hospitalized patients. Unfortunately, the evidence of protection is not as strong for non-pharmacologic approaches, but when used in combination with medications to prevent blood clots, the overall results are quite satisfactory. One of the more exciting developments is the growing awareness that the use of medications to prevent blood clots in patients who have undergone surgery rarely results in bleeding from the operative site. Earlier applications of medicines to reduce blood clots will improve outcomes in our patients.

More good news: evidence now exists that suggests hospitals that use automated processes for early detection of infections have better outcomes when compared to hospitals that use manual processes. Texas Health Resources hospitals use automated electronic processes for infection surveillance. Early detection leads to quicker treatment and better outcomes.

There’s mounting evidence that many women who have had children by C-section may still be able to have natural vaginal deliveries if they subsequently become pregnant. These results offer a choice to mothers who want to experience natural childbirth.

Remember that each patient we touch is someone special. If we treat each patient as if they were our mom, we will advance exceptional outcomes.





-Dr. Joseph Prosser
Chief Quality Officer