A quick practical review of the inpatient treatment of hypercalcemia
Hypocalcemia: Interpretation and treatment
A practical guide to interpret calcium level and the treatment of hypocalcemia
NPO and inatient diet orders
in the first post of our new series for incoming residnets “First week of residency tips”
The top three antiemetics I rely on!
Did You Know that Most Hospitalized Patients Get one of these 3 Drugs for Nausea? Ondansetron (Zofran), Metoclopramide (Reglan), and Promethazine (Phenergan)
The top laxatives I rely on!
Constipation is a common issue in inpatient settings for different reasons (Medications side effects, lack of ambulation, change in meal habits and types, electrolyte disturbances, and dehydration).
The top insomnia drugs I rely on
A patient asking for a sleep aid is a common phone call we receive while covering the floors. Should we give a sleeping aid and which one to use is the topic of this post.
Important announcement from Maher Alrahamneh, MD
Please read this important announcement
The intern’s rounding guide
How to speed up your rounding and focus on what matters!
Case presentation, sign-off, and calling consults.
Presenting a case is essential for all physicians throughout their careers! Incoming interns will need to master this skill for rounds, the sign-off process, and calling consults.
Patient discharge process|Discharge notes
How I know my patient is ready for discharge, plan for the discharge, and write discharge notes.