Hospital Medicine Unplugged

In this in-depth episode of Hospital Medicine Unplugged, we tackle alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS)—why it’s high-stakes on the wards, how to risk-stratify fast, and exactly what to do from triage through discharge. We open with the “why”: AWS is common, dangerous, and time-sensitive. We review the pathophysiology (rebound CNS hyperexcitability after abrupt cessation) and the clinical spectrum—fr...

In this in-depth episode of Hospital Medicine Unplugged, we walk through the evidence-based inpatient management of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF)—from the ED door to safe discharge and early follow-up. We frame every step around two goals: rapid, complete decongestion and in-hospital optimization of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) to change long-term outcomes. We start with tr...

In this in-depth episode of Hospital Medicine Unplugged, we walk through the evidence-based hospital management of anemia in the inpatient setting—a condition that affects nearly half of hospitalized adults and directly impacts morbidity, length of stay, and readmission risk. From first-line diagnosis to tailored therapy, we cover the practical tools hospitalists need on the wards. We start with c...

In this in-depth episode of Hospital Medicine Unplugged, we walk through the evidence-based hospital management of gram-positive bacteremia, one of the most critical scenarios hospitalists face. From first-line antibiotic selection to workup and follow-up, we cover the full spectrum of care needed on the wards. We start with antibiotic therapy—why cefazolin or antistaphylococcal penicillins (nafci...

In this in-depth episode of Hospital Medicine Unplugged, we walk through the evidence-based hospital management of pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). From bedside diagnosis to long-term follow-up, we cover the full spectrum of care hospitalists need on the wards. We start with diagnosis and risk stratification—how to use Wells criteria, D-dimer, ultrasound, and CT angiography...

In this episode of Hospital Medicine Unplugged, we explore the evolving science and clinical realities of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in hospitalized adults. Drawing from leading journals such as The New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA, we walk through practical approaches every hospitalist needs when managing pneumonia on the wards. We start with diagnosis: recognizing new infiltrates...