Topic Discussion Examples:
All should be related to current patients on inpatient service (e.g. osteoporosis would not be an appropriate topic)
Anticoagulation: DVT/PE, atrial fibrillation, newer anticoagulants
Cardiology: arrhythmias, heart failure, coronary artery disease
Diabetes Management: type 1, type 2, complications
Fluid/Electrolyte Replacement and Management: hypo/hyper natremia, hypo/hyper kalemia, acid-base disorders
Hepatic/GI Disorders: cirrhosis, hepatitis, stress ulcer prophylaxis, pancreatitis, colitis
Infectious Diseases: pneumonia, UTI, cellulitis, bacteremia, opportunistic infections, C. difficile, intra-abdominal infections, meningitis, endocardiits, pneumonia
Neurology: seizure disorders, stroke
Oncology: liquid or solid tumors, supportive care, pain managment, oncologic emergencies
Pharmacokinetics: vancomycin, aminoglycosides
Psychiatric: depression, anxiety, dementia, pain (acute/chronic)
Pulmonary: COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease
Renal disorders: acute and chronic