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A platform where cardiac anesthesiologist and intensivist Dr. Rishi Kumar shares insights in perioperative medicine, critical care, education, and tech while promoting curiosity and lifelong learning.
From The Blog
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Academy Of Master Educators
I was recently honored and humbled to be inducted into the Academy of Master Educators at McGovern Medical School. This…
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Medical Director Of The Organ Donor Care Center (DCC)
Since December 2020, I’ve been heavily involved with our hospital’s organ donor care center (DCC), and with the start of…
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37th Birthday
As I look back on the last year, I’ve been humbled by the opportunities given to me by my colleagues,…
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Hypertonic Salt Bomb
A 23.4% hypertonic saline (HTS) infusion (referred to as a “salt bomb”) is primarily indicated for cases of refractory intracranial…
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Left Ventricle Pressure-Volume (P-V) Loop
The left ventricle’s (LV) pressure-volume (P-V) loop visually represents an important relationship between the chamber’s pressure and volume over a…
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Pericardial Window
A pericardial window is a surgical procedure designed to relieve pressure caused by fluid accumulation around the heart, known as…