ACLS Basic Basic Basic framework
On a piece of paper, draw three lines horizontally to divide four unique approaches to ACLS: Shockable, unshockable, bradycardia, tachycardia. Of course, the entire paper represents CPR. These four un...
30 Aug 202333min
The 6-Ps of Dyspnea: Critical Pulmonary Differential
The 6-Ps of Dyspnea: Critical Pulmonary Differential
23 Aug 202321min
Mafia PCC: pseudomonas antibiotics (a.k.a. shoe-domonas)
Antibiotics that cover pseudomonas: Meropenem, aztreonam, fluoroquinolones (not moxi), Imipenem, aminoglycosides, pip/tazo, cefepime, ceftazidime. If there is a puncture wound through the foot, you wa...
20 Aug 202314min
NSAID Nexus criteria: rule out need for c spine imaging
NSAID Nexus criteria: rule out need for c spine imaging
19 Aug 20238min
DKA the 8 I etiologies: I Dont Know Anything
DKA the 8 I etiologies: I Dont Know Anything
24 Jul 202313min
TAPPED: 6 Chest Pain Deadly Differentials
The mnemonic can be remembered by ED doctor overwhelmed by so many patients when a chest pain comes in…think “oh man, I’m tapped out”…. Or think TAP P.D.E.: 6 Chest Pain Deadly Differentials.
22 Jul 20239min
DOTS: when to suspect a fracture
Oh, this is one of the most simple acronyms on how to suspect a fracture. Deformity. Open wound. Tenderness/toddlers. Swelling. Emergency medicine is about ruling out the bad stuff and this mnemonic c...
15 Jul 20234min
FAILURE: CHF Exacerbation Causes
FAILURE: These are the quick recall potential etiologies of congestive heart failure exacerbations. If you can sit with the discomfort of the silence until you’re able to answer the questions, you wil...
13 Jul 20238min
