Dennis Chang, MD

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Trauma Patients with Pulmonary Embolism Might Not Have DVT on Imaging of Lower Extremities

Author:: Dennis Chang, MD

Publish date: October 27, 2014

Clinical question: What is the relationship between acute DVT and pulmonary embolism (PE) in trauma patients? Background: Major trauma is associate...

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Eliminating Adverse Events and Redundant Tests Could Generate U.S. Healthcare Savings

Author:: Dennis Chang, MD

Publish date: October 27, 2014

Clinical question: Using available data, what is the estimated cost savings of eliminating adverse events and avoiding redundant tests? Background:...

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High Perioperative Oxygen Fraction Does Not Improve Surgical-Site Infection Frequency after Abdominal Surgery

Author:: Dennis Chang, MD

Publish date: October 27, 2014

Clinical question: Does the use of 80% oxygen perioperatively in abdominal surgery decrease the frequency of surgical-site infection within 14 days wi...

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How Should Hyponatremia Be Evaluated and Managed?

Author:: Dennis Chang, MD

Publish date: August 1, 2014

Measuring patients’ plasma and urine osmolarity, assessing volume status with physical exam, treating with hypertonic saline, and monitoring ...

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In the Literature: February 2010

Author:: Dennis Chang, MD

Publish date: February 1, 2010

The latest HM-related research you need to know