I finally was able to discharge a patient who was going home on amiodarone which had cardioverted his atrial fibrillation, and then I had a quick lunch from the cafeteria. $120 on my name-badge goes a long way! Further work kept me at the hospital till 2:30, but I left, feeling tired, but satisfied, knowing [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘Atrial fibrillation’
July 3, 2005
My first call, continued
Already I’m starting to see the value of a hospital that doesn’t depend on residents to do everything. With a teaching service that picks up “learning cases,” our census is filled with diversity and even intrigue. Going home post-call I had seven patients (the first three are old ones I picked up on July 1st). [...]
