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In the Literature
January 1, 2007
Atrial Flutter, Endarterectomy Versus Stenting, Care Transitions, Pleural Empyema, RRS Consensus, Treating VTE Patients, Classic Lit on Beta Blockers, and ACE Inhibitors
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A Case of Emphysematous Cystitis
January 1, 2007
Patient history: The patient is a 53-year-old woman, 70 days status post-allogenic stem-cell transplantation for multiple myeloma. She presents with fever, mental status changes, and abdominal distension.
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Train the Teacher
January 1, 2007
A unique approach to improve your teaching skills
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How to Stay Out of Litigation
January 1, 2007
The top 10 ways to avoid a malpractice suit
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A Look inside Healthcare Transparency
January 1, 2007
An executive order calls for making healthcare pricing and quality indicators public
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Register Now for February’s SHM Leadership Academy
January 1, 2007
SHM’s Level I Leadership Academy is back. If you were unable to register for the sold-out September Academy, now is your chance. This semi-annual course will be held during the week of February 26–March 1, 2007, at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
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A Case of Pruritis Rash
January 1, 2007
History of Present Illness A55-year-old male presented with a one and one-half week history of a sore throat, shortness of breath on exertion, ankle edema, and arthralgias that began in the ankles and subsequently spread to involve the elbows and wrists. He had also developed a pruritic eruption inv
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Newman’s Handy Dandy Admit Note
December 1, 2006
Guaranteed to enhance the admission process
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The First Catheterization
December 1, 2006
Pacemaker Insertion, angioplasty, and valve repair might now be impossible without the daring of Dr. Forssmann, whose humble roots set into sharp relief the depth of his accomplishments
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In the Literature
December 1, 2006
Patient Placement and VAP, Bar Codes, Termination of Resuscitation, and More