The Washington Manual Internship Survival Guide (36 page)

Bedside percutaneous dilational tracheostomy (PDT),
180

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV),
184

Benzodiazepines,
186

for alcohol withdrawal,
58

for chemical dependency,
190

Bicarbonate,
121

Bisacodyl (Dulcolax),
34
,
119

β-blockers,
5
,
100
,
141

arrhythmias and,
106

Blood cultures,
47

Blood pressure (BP),
55

BMI.
See
Body mass index

Body mass index (BMI),
14

Bowel rupture,
53

Bradyarrhythmias,
105
–
108

Bradycardia,
63

algorithm for,
6
f

Brain abscess,
168

Bullous pemphigoid (BP),
144

Burns,
36

Calcium channel blockers,
100
,
141

Calcium gluconate,
91

Calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease,
173

Calculators,
9

Candida albicans,
155

Carbapenem,
70

Carbohydrates,
83

Cardiac monitor,
47

Cardiogenic shock,
63
,
211

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),
6
f
–
7
f

end-of-life and,
24
t

Cardioversion,
7
f
,
67
,
98
,
104
,
133

end-of-life and,
24
t

for TDP,
105

for VT,
105

Carotid massage,
102

Case coordinators,
23
t

discharges and,
44

Cation exchange resins,
91

Cauda equina syndrome,
171
,
175

Cefazolin (Ancef),
163
,
172

Cefepime,
71

Ceftriaxone,
152
,
157
,
170

Central retinal vein occlusion,
168

Central venous access

equipment for,
220

with ultrasound,
219

Cephalosporin-resistant streptococci,
72

Cerebellar hemorrhage,
183

Cerebellar infarction,
183

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF),
151
t

Cerebrovascular accident (CVA),
57

headaches and,
61

Certificate of Death,
50

Cervicitis,
157

Chemical dependency,
190
–
192
.
See also
Alcohol; Drugs

difficult patients and,
21
t

Chemical splash,
163

Chest pain admissions and,
35

aspirin for,
51

causes of,
51

ECG for,
52

lab tests for,
52

with pleural effusion,
200

with pneumothorax,
199

workup for,
51
–
53

Chest x-ray (CXR),
113
–
116

at admission,
31

for arrhythmias,
66

for hypertension,
64

for pneumothorax,
199

for SOB,
73

CHF.
See
Congestive heart failure

Chlordiazepoxide (Librium),
58
,
190

Chloride, in metabolic alkalosis,
96

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
73

CXR of,
115

Ciprofloxacin,
165

Clindamycin,
143

Clonidine,
191

Clostridium difficile,
70
,
214

Clotrimazole,
155

Coagulopathy,
35

Cocaine withdrawal,
191

Cockcroft-Gault formula,
14

Codeine,
80

for pain,
77

Code status,
36
,
48

sign-outs and,
42

Colace.
See
Docusate

Colitis,

infectious,
75
,
214

ischemic,
55

Collagen vascular disease,
166

Colonoscopy,
119
t

for GI bleeding,
75

Comfort, end-of-life and,
24
t

Compartment syndrome,
171
,
173
–
174

Compazine.
See
Prochlorperazine

Competency,
23
t
,
187
–
188

Compression stockings,
198

Computed tomography (CT),
57

preparation for,
118
t

for retroperitoneal bleeding,
198

for subarachnoid hemorrhage,
62

for subdural hematoma,
62

Computer resources,
9
–
12

Congestive heart failure (CHF),
63
,
99

CXR of,
115

respiratory alkalosis and,
93
t

SOB and,
73

Conjunctivitis,
169
–
170

Consultations,
47
,
138
–
202
10

commandments of,
138
–
139

dermatology,
141
–
146

general surgery,
192
–
201

neurology,
146
–
152

obstetrics and gynecology,
152
–
161

ophthalmology,
162
–
170

orthopedic surgery,
170
–
177

otolaryngology,
177
–
185

preoperative cardiovascular risk assessment,
139
–
141

psychiatry,
185
–
192

Contact dermatitis,
146

Contrast nephropathy,
120
–
121

Corneal abrasion,
165

Corneal ulcer,
164

Coronary artery disease (CAD),
36

risks with,
139

Corrected serum calcium,
14

Corrected serum sodium,
14

Corticosteroids,
36
,
74

Costochondritis,
51

CPR.
See
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Cranial nerve palsy,
168

Creatinine clearance (CrCl),
14

Cross-coverage,
46
–
48

Cyclophosphamide,
145

Cycloplegia,
164

Cyclosporine toxicity,
59

Cystogram,
119
t

Daily assessments,
40
–
41

Daily notes,
41
–
42

Dalteparin,
129

Dangerous abbreviations,
38
t

Data tracking,
9

Death, pronouncement of,
50

Decadron.
See
Dexamethasone

Decisional capacity,
21
t
,
48
,
187
–
188

Decubitus ulcers,
214

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT),
68

prophylaxis for,
34
,
211

at admission,
33

stroke and,
147

Delirium,
186
,
188