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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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Thermogard – Targeted Temperature Management (TTM)
Targeted temperature management (TTM) following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) has been shown to confer survival and neuroprotective benefits. A 2016…
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P2Y12/PRU “Plavix Effect” Assay
P2Y12 receptor inhibitors like clopidogrel (Plavix), prasugrel (Effient), and ticagrelor (Brilinta) are powerful antiplatelet agents to promote anticoagulation in patients…
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Cerebral Perfusion Scans And Brain Death
Cerebral perfusion scans are nuclear medicine studies utilizing agents like DTPA or NEUROLITE to confirm a clinical diagnosis of brain…
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Blood Product Transfusion Compatibility
We’ve all seen “type and screen” orders, but what does a blood type tell us?
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Triamcinolone
Triamcinolone acetonide (Kenalog) is a corticosteroid medication that is commonly used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions. It is…
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Batch Convert Video Files Using HandBrake
I prefer MP4 video files for my presentations, research, and archives. In this screencast, I’ll show you how I use…