Phenytoin given peripherally is caustic and can damage peripheral veins, it is also arrhythmogenic. Fosphenytoin is a very safe alternative David Stockwell MD What to Do – Make a Decision…
Give ketamine in patients with significant cardiac disease or sepsis Russell Cross MD What to Do – Make a Decision, Take Action Ketamine is a direct-acting anesthetic that is widely…
Avoid phenytoin suspension in patients with feeding tubes John T. Berger III MD What to Do – Make a Decision, Take Action Phenytoin is an important medication for the treatment…
Always calculate the dose of medications yourself Michael S. Potter Nickie Niforatos MD Heidi Herrera MD Anthony Slonim MD What to Do – Take Action Medication errors are a major…
Avoid beta blockers for patients with asthma or other obstructive airway disease Lindsey Albrecht MD What to Do – Interpret the Data, Make a Decision, Take Action Hypertension in childhood…
Be aware of substance use in the athlete who is attempting to enhance performance Nailah Coleman MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data Athletes have been using performance-enhancing substances…
Know how to treat the different types of ligamentous injuries (sprains, strains, dislocations, subluxations) Nailah Coleman MD What to do – Interpret the data Over the past two decades, the…
Recognize the female athlete triad Nailah Coleman MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data In the athletic world, as in other parts of general society, there are certain sports…
Know when to restrict sports participation for children with cardiac disease due to an increased risk of sudden death Nailah Coleman MD What to Do – Take Action Although rare,…
Auscultate the chest with patients in the standing position during preparticipation examinations (PPEs) Sonya Burroughs MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data Preparticipation sports screening is an essential yet…
