Hospitalist Admission and Rounding Pocket Guide

Chapters

1. 1The Admission Decision and Patient Status23 cardsStudy
2. 2The Admission History and Physical22 cardsStudy
3. 3Admission Orders and Medication Reconciliation22 cardsStudy
4. 4Daily Rounding and Progress Notes22 cardsStudy
5. 5Sepsis, Shock, and Clinical Deterioration24 cardsStudy
6. 6Cardiac Admissions26 cardsStudy
7. 7Pulmonary Admissions23 cardsStudy
8. 8Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Stewardship29 cardsStudy
9. 9GI and Hepatology30 cardsStudy
10. 10Kidney, Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base27 cardsStudy
11. 11Endocrine and Inpatient Glycemic Management24 cardsStudy
12. 12Neurologic and Mental Status Problems25 cardsStudy
13. 13Anticoagulation, Transfusion, and Hematology23 cardsStudy
14. 14Oncology and Palliative Care on the Medicine Service25 cardsStudy
15. 15Pain, Symptoms, and Sleep25 cardsStudy
16. 16Perioperative Medicine and Co-Management24 cardsStudy
17. 17Geriatrics, Skin, Lines, and Nutrition22 cardsStudy
18. 18Consults, Handoffs, and Cross-Cover19 cardsStudy
19. 19Capacity, Goals of Care, and Ethics24 cardsStudy
20. 20Discharge, Transitions, Documentation, and Quality24 cardsStudy

About this edition

First edition, 2026.

CLINICAL USE DISCLAIMER. This book is a quick reference for licensed clinicians who admit and manage hospitalized adults. It supports clinical judgment and does not replace it. Doses, thresholds, and pathways are summaries of published guidance and must be checked against your hospital's protocols, your pharmacy, the current product labeling, and the individual patient before acting. This guide covers adult inpatient care in the United States. It is not a substitute for consultation, local policy, or supervision where required.