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3 C’s Of Code Blues – Calmly Communicating With Confidence
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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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…
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Tips For Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology (ACTA) Fellowship
Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology (ACTA) is a one year fellowship following the completion of an anesthesiology residency. The application process is…
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Tips For Critical Care Anesthesiology (CCA) Fellowship
Critical Care Anesthesiology (CCA) is a one year fellowship following the completion of an anesthesiology residency. The application process is…
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Tips For The Anesthesiology Standardized Oral Board Examination (SOE)
Anesthesiologists typically take the “oral boards” (standardized oral board examination, or SOE) roughly a year after completing their residency training.…
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Reference Management With Bookends
I’ve played around with several reference managers over the course of my medical career. Mendeley was somewhat limited in its…
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Percutaneous Tracheostomy
Percutaneous tracheostomy (“perc trach”) is a procedure that is routinely performed at the bedside on patients who require prolonged mechanical…
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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…
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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…
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Launch Of The Butterfly iQ+
As a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and intensivist, I utilize ultrasound in a myriad of ways. Whether I’m placing a peripheral nerve…
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