Tu-Quynh Hoang Edwards
Clinical Instructor, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Tu-Quynh Hoang Edwards
Clinical Instructor
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-0561
Phone: 409.772.2436
Fax: 409.772.9532
thedward@utmb.edu
Education
| Degree/Training Completed | Name & Location | |
| Medical School | University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas | |
| Residency | Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas | |
| Fellowship | Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas |
Interests
- COPD
- Lung Cancer
- ICU Outcomes
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The department of internal medicine is developing evidence based clinical protocols which will be available in EPIC (as order sets) for use when admitting patients with these diagnoses. Their AIM is to standardize care and decrease length of stay and readmission rates.
Currently available protocols are:- CAP - Community Acquired Pneumonia Orderset
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis Adult, ICU
- General Medicine Admission
- Immunodeficiency Flow Panel
- MICU/CCU Admission Order Set
- Oral Analgesic Medicaitons
- Parenteral Opioids
- Sepsis, Adult ICU
All protocols can be found in the EPIC order set section.
The department of Internal Medicine has a large role in the Meaningful Use Initiative. Our participation is key for the success of the initiative. Please visit the meaningful use website for important communication and updates from the Meaningful Use Initiative.