Topic Discussion Ideas

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