Richard Pinson

2 months ago | acphospitalist.acponline.org | Stacey Butterfield |Richard Pinson |ACP Hospitalist

Experts' understanding of pressure injuries has changed, and recent thinking highlights the importance of hospitalist involvement. Knowing whether a pressure injury was present on admission is key to documentation. The Society of Critical Care Medicine now suggests dexmedetomidine over propofol for sedation and melatonin for improved sleep, among other changes in a focused update.