Sample hospital admission orders in sequence with explanations to help guide you as you write your hospital admission orders.

Daily Progress Note template to help you write daily progress notes in the right sequence with general guidelines.

Checklist of important items to include in your patient checkout process, as well as the listing History and Physical and Discharge Summary components in order.

Admission history and physical exam template for labor and delivery. Includes descriptors to help with each section.

The Wells’ Criteria is a clinical prediction tool that can be used to stratify patients for risk of clot. Includes two tools: one for PE risk calculation and one for DVT risk calculation. Criteria have been validated in both inpatient and emergency department settings. Its score is often used in conjunction with d-dimer testing to evaluate for PE.

Basic guidelines for using and optimizing non-invasive ventilation modalities as well as mechanical vents with weaning and extubation criteria. Includes ARDS criteria and strategies to decrease ARDS incidence. Acid base analysis guidelines are also included.

Comparison of oxygen delivery systems. Includes flow rate, percentage of oxygen, and information on how and when to use. Also includes typical pharmacy PO/IV medication administration times and list of selected medications that can only be administered using IV pump.

Advanced chart of critical care medications with dosages, comparison of physiological responses, target receptors and half-lives. Includes pressors, IV beta blockers, calcium channel blockers and vasodilators.  

Dosing and side effect profiles of commonly prescribed antidepressants; sleep hygiene recommendations and comparison chart of antipsychotic adverse effects.

This section describes the dosing and side effects of Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG). Also describes Plasma Exchange. IVIG is used to treat various autoimmune, infectious, and idiopathic diseases. IVIG is an approved treatment for graft versus host disease and ITP. It is accepted for use in persons with Kawasaki disease, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and polymyositis/dermatomyositis.

Listing of common medications that should not be crushed when given to patients.

Select cardiac and sedation medications used in the ICU. Includes load and dosing parameters. The Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) is also included.

HIV basics with screening guidelines, disease testing, antiretrovirals and initial treatment regimens. Listing of CD4+ counts and complications.

Classification of cellulitis infections based on severity along with antibiotic treatment recommendations based on severity and risk factors for MRSA, anaerobes and Pseudomonas.

Commonly seen infections in Long Term Care (LTC) facilities with antibiotic treatment guidelines. This chapter is updated with the newest C. diff diarrhea guidelines from the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) in 2018.

<p><span style="color: rgb(22, 22, 22); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Coronavirus (COVID-19) recognition, testing, and management. This double-sided single card contains symptom recognition, appropriate testing and personal protective equipment (PPE) for all healthcare providers.&nbsp;Risk stratification&nbsp;management algorithm included based on the Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte Ratio&nbsp;(NLR) to help you decide where patients should be placed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br></p>

2024 recommended immunization schedules for children, adolescents, and adults. Also includes tetanus prophylaxis in routine wound management.&nbsp;

Latest recommendations for adult pneumonia vaccinations series, including PCV15 (Vaxneuvance), PCV20 (Prevanar 20) and PPSV23 (Pneumovax 23)

Most recent Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) guidelines. This chapter has easy to follow algorithms to guide you through the most commonly used pediatric life support measures. Included in this chapter, Universal PALS Cardiac Algorithm, Universal PALS components with medications, Pediatric Bradycardia, Pediatric Tachycardia, PALS resuscitation medications list, and post resuscitation cardiac medications list.

Transfusion guidelines for blood, for both adults and pediatrics.

Guidelines for blood draws. Includes supplies needed, step by step venipuncture procedure, order and color of tubes. Also Includes details on intravenous site for blood draws with anatomical sites for punctures.

IV catheter selection guide based on gauge and use with associated implications. Central line listing along with information regarding flushing solutions and frequency for each type of line.

Commonly used intramuscular (IM) injection sites and how to perform IM, subcutaneous and intradermal injections correctly.

Chart of phlebotomy tube by color, additive, use and common order of draw.

Listing of the newborn reflexes with description of the reflex and when it's observed. APGAR score chart is included in this chapter as is expected weight gain for the newborn and expected milestones during pregnancy.

Pediatric age-specific vitals, fluids, commonly prescribed medications, asthma management, pneumonia treatments, evaluation of fever in infants &lt; 8 weeks, evaluation of first UTI and management of GBS and hep B also included in this chapter.

Chapter has age based pediatric vitals and age-based hypotension definitions as well as evaluation and treatments for common pediatric conditions. The chapter has a comprehensive Asthma treatment guide including pediatric asthma score, asthma treatment steps with medication charts. There are also treatments for Bronchiolitis, Croup,and ear infections. age-based febrile infant evaluation/treatment protocols and common OTC meds with dosing.

Chapter details treatment options for ear infections, detailed pediatric asthma treatment, asthma treatment ladder and pediatric asthma score, sepsis rule out, pneumonia treatment and commonly used medications.

Pediatric vitals, fluids, commonly prescribed medications and dosages, Asthma management and pneumonia treatments are included in this chapter.

Lab values and references for all of the labs you encounter everyday. Included in this list, complete blood cell count, metabolic panels, rheumatology labs, antibody patterns and disease associations, arterial blood gases, coagulation and more.

Commonly used units with conversions factors.

Ottawa ankle and Ottawa knee rules with sets of guidelines for clinicians to help decide if a patient with foot, ankle or knee pain requires an X-ray to diagnose a possible fracture.

Sample OB notes with descriptors for Intrapartum Progress Notes, Delivery Note -Vaginal Delivery, Delivery Note - C section, and Postpartum Progress Notes.

This section includes a detailed menstrual cycle diagram covering events in ovulation. This chapter also includes the Stages of Labor as well as fetal heart rate monitoring parameters with accompanying fetal heart rate interpretation system.

Most up-to-date guidelines and indications for intrapartum group B streptococcal (GBS) prophylaxis.

Recommended antimicrobial prophylactic regimens by gynecological procedure.

Listing of Over the Counter (OTC) medications considered safe in pregnancy with FDA Pregnancy Class listing.

Guidelines on the treatment of asymptomatic UTI and acute cystitis in pregnancy. Includes antibiotic dosing.

Evidence based recommendations on avoiding wasteful or unnecessary medical testing, treatments and procedures for geriatric patients. Developed by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Geriatrics Society.

Listing of over 50 abbreviations commonly used by medical professionals. Also includes common symbols and unapproved abbreviation listing.

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) core competencies for Internal Medicine Residents.

Listing of the various hospital diets including restrictions for each type of specialized diet. Chapter has tables covering common nutritional supplements/meal replacements. Types of dysphagia are also covered as are descriptions, standard labeling, and abbreviations for dysphagia modified food and liquid consistencies&nbsp;according to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDSSI).

Algorithm for initiation and escalation of hypertension drug treatments based on comorbidities. The management of hypertension in diabetes is also included.

Extensive chapter reviews Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) workup and treatments for STEMI, NSTEMI, UA. Includes TIMI Risk Scores, Killip Classification and Canadian Cardiovascular Society Angina Classification. Stress testing algorithm and the acute management of myocardial infarctions with details on medications and interventions included.

What to expect with cross cover call for neurological conditions including altered mental status, delirium, seizure, and CVA and what to do in those situations.

Autonomic system throughout the body with Parasympathetic and Sympathetic innervations as well as relevant nuclei and ganglia.

Confusion Assessment Method (CAM-ICU) tool used to diagnose and monitor delirium in ICU patients.

<p>Listing of the small fiber neuropathies and radiculopathies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ataxia differential with Parkinson's symptoms and treatments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Illustrations of the lumbosacral and brachial plexuses.</p>

MRI modalities T1 and T2 differences.

<p>Guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of convulsive status epilepticus (SE) and non-convulsive status epilepticus.</p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(84, 84, 84); font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The MoCA is a cognitive screening test designed to assist health professionals in the detection of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.</span></p>

<p>Lumbar puncture procedure.</p>

<p>Easily locate visual field lesions using this chapter that helps you correlate your visual field clinical exam findings with the anatomic location of the lesion.<br></p>

<p>Electromyogram (EMG) and nerve conduction study (NCS) characteristics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>EEG electrode placement map with frequencies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chapter reviews antiepileptic drug (AED) use, target serum level, and side effects.</p>

<p>Chapter reviews the associated symptoms, differential diagnosis and treatments of vertigo.<br></p>

<p>Palsy differential for cranial nerves III, IV, VI with the eight classical cortical aphasias.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Drugs used in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. Table contains drug action, use, and side effects.</p>

<p>Extensive listing of commonly used neurology drugs with half-life, metabolism, dosing and contraindications.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chapter lists where tumors are more likely to spread in metastatic disease.</p>

Diagnostic aid points for osteopathic manipulative medicine to aid in connecting internal pain to specific pathology.

Chapter reviews the core osteopathic techniques and exam principles. Possible treatments are included along with Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy Medicine contraindications.

Osteopathic physical exam with details on Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine contraindications.

Extensive tables providing guidance for MRI/MRA/MRV study selection/indications/IV contrast requirements and cautions. Ultrasound tables provide information to aid in selection of study type/indication and NPO status required for each study.

General guide for radiology order structure, common radiology order abbreviations and renal function precautions.

Extensive tables providing guidance for nuclear studies/PET scan study selection/indications and patient preparation, including NPO requirements for each type of study.

Chapter contains indications for each type of interventional radiology procedure, contrast use, need for conscious sedation and labs, NPO status and typical exam time.

Tables of common diagnostic x-rays describing joints included and typical views. Also includes common fluoroscopy studies (e.g. GI related barium studies, myelograms, etc.) with indications and patient prep requirements.

Chapter contains information on contrast media reactions with treatment guidelines, protocols for premedication for known contrast allergies, metformin precautions and precautions to avoid nephrogenic systemic fibrosis with MRI contrast agents.

Extensive tables providing guidance for CT study selection/indications/IV contrast requirements and patient preparation. Ultrasound tables provide information to aid in selection of study type/indication and NPO status required for each study.

Common Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) clinical study types are defined along with approach to evaluation of randomized control trials. Also includes Fagan nomogram that allows you to estimate the probability of disease given a particular test result. Great pocket resource for EBM review and referencing.