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…
November 12, 2019
Best Practices For Creating A WordPress Healthcare Blog
Over my 15 years in web development and social media, I’ve seen healthcare colleagues venture into blogging but quickly decide…
November 8, 2019
What Is VA-ECMO?
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) used as a bridge to recovery, transplant, or…
October 17, 2019
You Pick Your Surgeon – Not Your Anesthesiologist
Working “behind the curtain” in the operating room has given me insight about the incredible commitment we as anesthesiologists have…
September 27, 2019
New Zealand And Australia Vacation
After a decade long vacation hiatus, I decided to spend roughly a week visiting New Zealand and Australia before starting…
