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Procalcitonin Adds Little In COPD/Pneumonia
- Procalcitonin did not change length of stay or antibiotic duration meaningfully for COPD or pneumonia.
- Avoid reflexively ordering procalcitonin unless it will alter management.
Engage Outpatient Teams For Sickle Cell Care
- For sickle cell VOC, contact the outpatient sickle cell provider early and respect patient distraction therapies.
- Recognize frequent utilizers often have more severe disease and need individualized plans.
Limit Opioids; Favor NSAIDs And Procedure Guides
- Use procedure-specific opioid prescribing guidelines to limit excess discharge opioids.
- Use NSAIDs first when appropriate; low-dose NSAIDs often reduce pain substantially and limit opioid need.