Medical
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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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Tracheostomy Dislodgment
The COVID-19 era has forced many healthcare workers with no prior experience regarding tracheostomy tubes (“trachs”) to learn how to…
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Jehovah’s Witnesses And Blood Transfusions
There are over 8 million Jehovah’s Witnesses (JWs) worldwide who routinely do not accept whole blood, packed red blood cells,…
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