1 week ago
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine: Ingredients And My Symptoms Afterwards
I’m thankful I was in group 1A for my hospital system’s vaccine roll-out. I received my first dose of the…
3 weeks ago
Looking Back At 2020
2020 will be remembered for many things, but the one that most directly affected my livelihood and career has been…
3 weeks ago
Antibody Structure
With all the discussion surrounding antibody production after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, let’s talk about the structure of an antibody.
November 23, 2020
How mRNA Vaccines Work – Gene Transcription And Translation
Conventional vaccines typically involve growing a virus in various cell lines, injecting a part of the virus into the host,…
October 9, 2020
MAC, Cordis, Sheath Introducer – What’s The Difference?
As a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and intensivist, I routinely place large central lines for resuscitation, vasoactive/inotrope administration, and to facilitate additional…
April 9, 2020
Creating My Educational Posts – From Inception To Final Product
I’m in a constant pursuit to know more about everything! Although cardiothoracic anesthesiology and intensive care are my subspecialties, I have…
March 31, 2020
RK.md’s Perioperative And Critical Care Reference Sheet
Ever since finishing my fellowships, I wanted to create a free reference sheet (front and back) containing “high yield” information…
March 3, 2020
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetic models describe the rate of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of a particular drug. This can vary significantly based…
December 31, 2019
Looking Back At 2019
2019 was the bookend to my formal medical training as I completed my fellowship in cardiothoracic anesthesiology, took my first…
December 2, 2019
Basics Of Mechanical Ventilation
Understanding mechanical ventilation is a fundamental part of intensive care and perioperative medicine. Here’s an overview of the basics of…
