Written by authors who are hospitalists and clinician-educators, <B>Cases in Hospital Medicine</B> uses practical case studies and current medical evidence to guide you expertly through the types of cases seen most often by practicing hospital-based clinicians. This engaging handbook covers the wide range of both broad and specific knowledge required in the hospital environment, while focusing on highly relevant questions and today’s best practices. You’ll find real-world guidance on essential topics, including commentary on research studies and clinical guidelines. <ul><li>Provides an evidence-based approach to clinical cases most often encountered by hospitalists, including the key questions in these situations, such as:</li><li>What sort of diuretic regimen—bolus or continuous infusion—should I use to remove fluid from a 73-year-old man with acute congestive heart failure? <ul><li>How soon should a 49-year-old woman with gallstone pancreatitis undergo prophyl