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Meet the staff behind the scenes at the Society of Hospital Medicine.

Guide to Crystalloid Intravenous Fluids Download PDF   Guide to Crystalloid Intravenous Fluids Author: Erin Vipler, MD     Objectives: The learner will be able to: Differentiate

Acid-Base Mini-Lecture Download PDF   Author: Elizabeth Cerceo, MD, FACP, FHM Acidemia/alkalemia Is the primary disorder metabolic or respiratory? Calculate compensation Metabolic acidosis:

The approach to a patient presenting with fever of unknown origin (FUO) should include a comprehensive history, physical examination, and appropriate diagnostic testing.

Approach to Acute Altered Mental Status Download PDF   Authors: Alexandra C. Collis MD, Vince Raikhel MD, Joseph R. Bell, David Carlbom MD Color key: Green: Key management steps Red: 

Asymptomatic Bacteriuria by Parth Shah, DO

Best Practice from Clinical Guidelines Committee for evaluation of patients with suspected Acute Pulmonary Embolism.

Bowel Regimen by Joseph R. Sweigart