Starting night float this week ... what to study?

[dara678]

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Hi all! Started my medicine internship two weeks ago on a consult service, and now starting night float for the general wards this week! Do you guys have any advice on what topics to study to prepare for what might come up during the night?

 

[orientedtoself]

read about your patients as you admit them. the level of knowledge an intern should have is contained in pocket medicine. read up to date if you have extra time. otherwise, sleep!



also, i have an intern cross cover survival guide as a word document- pm me and i can send it to you.

 

[michaelrack]

hypertensive urgency, work up of fever, DKA/hyperglycemia, chest pain, insomnia