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Aden K. Davis MD
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When the Room Gets Quiet: Having the ICU’s Hardest Conversation
End-of-life conversations in the ICU are among the hardest skills trainees learn. This attending-level guide offers practical frameworks, coaching strategies, and emotional normalization to help residents lead family meetings with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

Aden Davis
Feb 184 min read


Why ICU Nutrition Deserves Your Attention
ICU nutrition is active therapy, not an afterthought. This attending-level guide teaches medical students and residents how to assess nutrition risk, start feeds safely, know when to initiate TPN, and present nutrition clearly on rounds.

Aden Davis
Feb 34 min read


RRT Without Fear: A Practical ICU Guide for Students & Residents
RRT doesn’t require you to be a nephrologist—it requires a system. Written to help trainees, this guide helps students and residents understand when dialysis is needed, how to choose the right modality, what orders to write, and how to tell if therapy is actually helping at the bedside.

Aden Davis
Jan 273 min read


Stop Guessing on ABGs: A Structured + Shortcut-Based Approach for Medical Students & Residents
A high-yield ABG teaching guide for medical students and residents using the CLEAR framework, bedside shortcuts, and worked ICU cases to simplify acid–base interpretation and avoid missed mixed disorders.

Aden Davis
Jan 225 min read


Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis Revisited:Why “Just Start a PPI” No Longer Holds Up
One of the most common questions that seems to always come up on rounds is, "Does this patient need GI prophylaxis?" Depending on who's rounding, the day or the experience, a different answer will come. Why is this? Maybe training or experience play a role in this. We can look at the recommendations based on training. Comparing Surgical Guidelines, SCCM/ASHP Recommendations, and the REVISE Trial Stress ulcer prophylaxis (SUP) in critically ill patients has been a standard

Aden Davis
Jan 53 min read


Enhancing Patient Outcomes with Cultural Sensitivity in Healthcare
Enhancing patient outcomes through cultural sensitivity is a continuous journey. It requires humility, curiosity, and a genuine desire to connect with patients beyond their medical conditions. When we embrace this approach, we not only improve healing but also honor the rich tapestry of human experience.
Whether patients are facing a complex surgery or navigating intensive care, know that cultural identity matters. Healthcare providers who listen and adapt can make all the d

Aden Davis
Dec 16, 20254 min read
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