Podcast #236: Peripheral IJ Access
Author: Nick Hatch, M.D. Educational Pearls When peripheral or central IV access is difficult, sometimes providers will try to use a peripheral IV setup at an IJ site using US guidance. Case studies ...
7 Elo 20174min
Podcast #235: ER Discharge and Mortality
Author: Pete Bakes, M.D. Educational Pearls One of the roles of the ER provider is to discharge patients only after life-threatening conditions have been ruled out. However, some patients that are di...
5 Elo 20176min
Podcast #233: Carfentanil
Author: Don Stader, M.D. and Rachael Duncan, PharmD BCPS BCCCP Educational Pearls Carfentanil is an opioid elephant tranquilizer that can be used recreationally. It is 1000 times stronger than fenta...
1 Elo 20174min
Podcast #232: HAPE
Author: Gretchen Hinson, M.D. Educational Pearls High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) is caused when hypoxemia due to low ambient pO2 leads to breakdown and constriction of the pulmonary vasculature ...
30 Heinä 20176min
Podcast #231: Esophageal Tearing
Author: Jared Scott, M.D. Educational Pearls Boerhaave syndrome (aka effort rupture of the esophagus) accounts for 10% of esophageal ruptures and is usually caused by strain during vomiting episodes....
28 Heinä 20174min
Podcast #230: Concussive Treatment
Author: Aaron Lessen, M.D. Educational Pearls 2 studies this past year looked at pediatric and adolescent patients following a concussion. They found people who returned to activity sooner did better...
26 Heinä 20172min
Podcast #229: Andrew Jackson
Author: Sam Killian, M.D. Educational Pearls Andrew Jackson was the 7th president of the USA. He served 2 terms from 1829-1837. He had had many medical issues during his presidency. He was said to be...
24 Heinä 20175min
