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Jack Stephens, M.D.
Hospitalist
Dr. Jack Stephens is a hospitalist practicing in Ogden, Utah. Dr. Stephens specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Stephens manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Stephens works in collaboration with different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and medical procedures of patients.
17 years
Experience
Jack Stephens, M.D.
- Ogden, Utah
- University of Utah
- Accepting new patients
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What are the ways to prevent hospital borne infections in a ventilator patient?
This is a tough one. He is approaching the time where he should be considered for tracheostomy tube placement if he is unable to be weaned from the ventilator. Oral care helps READ MORE
This is a tough one. He is approaching the time where he should be considered for tracheostomy tube placement if he is unable to be weaned from the ventilator. Oral care helps and everyone involved in the care or in the room should be washing their hands. Suctioning out secretions helps but in reality ventilator associated pneumonia is frequently unavoidable and frustrating for family and staff.
Jack Stephens, MD
Jack Stephens, MD
