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From The Blog
Hydroxocobalamin vs. Methylene Blue for Vasoplegia After Cardiac Surgery
As a cardiac anesthesiologist and intensivist, vasoplegia following cardiopulmonary bypass is an issue I often face in the OR and…
Homelab Server Rack 2025
The Batcave (my office) has had an eyesore of a cabinet which housed my original network attached storage (NAS), uninterrupted…
In Loving Memory Of Dr. George Williams
Mentors shape us in ways we often don’t appreciate until much later. They see potential when we doubt ourselves, offer…
Aldosterone Escape
Aldosterone escape is the phenomenon where, despite persistently elevated aldosterone levels (endogenous or exogenous), the body prevents unchecked sodium retention and…
The Process Of Promotion in Academic Medicine
With the assistance of my department, I recently submitted my application for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor. I…
What’s In My Work Bag 2025?
It’s been a few years since I last did a “What’s in my work bag?” post, so here’s an update!…
