[Management of gout in the inpatient setting].
Nils BürgisserClement P BuclinKim LauperPauline Darbellay FarhoumandThomas AgoritsasPublished in: Revue medicale suisse (2023)
Gout is a common complication occurring among inpatients, as factors affecting urate levels in blood and tissues are often modified by acute conditions. The control of chronic uricemia within recommended target values helps reduce the risk of flares. Joint aspiration is the gold standard for diagnosis, but ultrasound and dual-energy CT scan are reasonable alternatives. Acute and chronic treatments do not differ from those provided in outpatient care, although the increased prevalence of organ failures often require treatment adjustments. Active patient engagement, including therapeutic education during hospitalization, is essential for long-term disease control.
Keyphrases
- dual energy
- computed tomography
- liver failure
- drug induced
- image quality
- respiratory failure
- healthcare
- palliative care
- uric acid
- contrast enhanced
- quality improvement
- aortic dissection
- magnetic resonance imaging
- positron emission tomography
- ultrasound guided
- gene expression
- mental health
- risk factors
- social media
- hepatitis b virus
- case report
- intensive care unit
- health insurance