6 “Insulin Pumps: Who Should Manage Them Inpatient…You or the Patient”
Tuesday, March 31; 2:50-3:30 p.m.
Dr. Suehler: Insulin pumps have found a much more widespread use in recent years, and many of our patients who present with an unrelated problem will have an insulin pump. Hospitals generally have protocols so patients can use their insulin pumps as inpatients, which is preferred for most patients. Hospitalists need to have, however, a basic knowledge of insulin pumps and their functionality to adequately manage these patients.
7 “It’s Getting Hot in Here–the Management of Febrile Infants”
Tuesday, March 31; 2:50 – 4:05 p.m.
Dr. Pressel: Many protocols for managing febrile infants date from last century and are outdated. Changes in microbacterial epidemiology and patient vaccination status, as well as technological changes in testing, demand a different approach to the traditional academic teaching. Hopefully, this session will be it.
8 “The Scoop on (Gettin’ Them to) Poop: Update in Constipation Management”
Tuesday, March 31; 5:05-5:45 p.m.
Dr. Allen-Dicker: This session is more than just a funny title. [Presenter] Brijen Shah is an accomplished gastroenterologist and medical educator who has recognized the importance of appropriate constipation prevention and management for inpatients. Come to this session to find out how there is more to constipation treatment than just senna and colace.
9 “My Smartphone Went to Medical School—Medical Mobile Resources to Augment Inpatient Practice”
Wednesday, April 1; 7:40-8:35 a.m.
Dr. Kanikkannan: In the era of smartphones and an abundance of apps to download, it would be great to know which of the available resources will add value to my inpatient practice. I frequently use my phone to cross-reference medical topics and drugs. I hope to learn the utility and usefulness of popular apps that are available to the medical professional in this session.
10 “More than Blowing Hot Air: CPAP, BIPAP and Cases to Illustrate Their Use”
Wednesday, April 1; 8:00-9:05 a.m.
Dr. Suehler: As hospitalists, we routinely encounter patients requiring CPAP and BiPAP. We all know the basic principles, but for many of us it is a bit of a “black box.” A great review for hospitalists who want their level of involvement with CPAP and BiPAP to go beyond the order “RT to manage.”
Richard Quinn is a freelance writer in New Jersey.