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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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RK.MD Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Reference Sheet
As a follow-up to my perioperative and critical care reference sheet, I’ve created a similar one for mechanical circulatory support…
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Hypernatremia And Free Water Deficit
Sodium (Na) fluctuations portend increased in-hospital death for ICU patients, and when working them up, it’s essential to determine if…
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3 C’s Of Code Blues – Calm, Confidence, Communication
Code blues requiring advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) can be anxiety-ridden for anyone. This post will not discuss the actual…
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What’s In My Work Bag 2021?
Here’s a rundown of the essential items I carry with me to work in 2021 as a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist, critical…
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Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion (RCP)
Retrograde cerebral perfusion (RCP) is a neuroprotective technique originally described in the early 1990s to deliver cold, oxygenated blood via…
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Bronchoscopy Procedure Note Template
Here’s a sample of my bronchoscopy note template in case anyone is interested in creating a “smart phrase” in their…