You have studied for years to be at the top of your profession. You have the background and the knowledge. You know the pathophysiology and the rationales for what you do.
What do you need now - today?
You need those quick facts, those pieces of information you can't commit to pure memorization. How do you convert IV insulin to SQ dosing, how do you replace a Mag of 1.1, what is an appropriate intial vent setting?
You could look up this information in your texts or on the internet, but your time is valuable. Do you really want to spend extra time when you can carry it in your hands or in your lab coat pocket?
Your patients can’t afford to wait for the answers - neither can you.
