Preventing Traumatic Urinary Catheter Insertion Through a Computerized Ordering System: Quasi-experimental Study From a Tertiary Academic Center

Ted Lee; Heiko Yang; David A. Haneuer; Julian Wan

Volume 3, Issue 1 , February 2018, , Pages 28-31

https://doi.org/10.15171/hpr.2018.06

Abstract
  Background: Iatrogenic urethral injury is a well-known risk of urinary catheter insertion. Associated morbidities include stricture formation, catheter associated infection, risk for instrumentation, and extended length of stay. Yet, insufficient attention is paid to its prevention. Objective: This study ...  Read More

Localized Aortic Root Dissection Secondary to Contrast Agent Injection: Feasibility of Conservative Follow-up With Echocardiography

Ahmet Karabulut

Volume 2, Issue 1 , February 2017, , Pages 21-23

https://doi.org/10.15171/hpr.2017.05

Abstract
  Introduction: Iatrogenic aortocoronary dissection (ACD) is a nightmare in interventional cardiology. Although ACD is rarely reported, the real-world prevalence is suspected of being higher due to unreported cases. The right coronary artery (RCA) ostium is involved in the majority of cases, and dissections ...  Read More