Another rotation down. Easily my most laid back rotation of intern year, yet I still learned some vital information regarding blood banking, transfusion, adverse reactions, and basic pathology which should serve me well as an anesthesia provider in the near future. I’m going to miss my tiny home in the…
I’m going to review the new HTC One M8, undoubtedly one of 2014’s flagship devices, from a practical standpoint by describing how I used it on my second day of ownership.
After a great city-wide conference this afternoon, I rushed to catch the elevator to begin my journey back across the Texas Medical Center. As the doors opened, an elderly man sat quietly in his wheelchair with another man beside him. I presumed they were a father-son duo. The former asked…
While fourth-year medical students around the country found out if they matched today, I spent the morning doing a type and screen on myself! The blood bank phlebotomist drew some blood, and I proceeded to run the centrifuge, gels, and add reagents under the direction of an expert technician.
Let me start by saying that this post is not meant to attack the chronic conditions of compliant patients who require frequent hospitalizations. As physicians, we’re obligated to “do no harm” and provide the best care for our patients. Yet despite our most sincere attempts to educate our patients about disease prevention, some…
My medical ICU rotation was profoundly eye-opening beyond words. I saw many patients teetering on the edge of life-and-death – some regrettably passed away while others literally walked out of the ICU. It was a reminder of the very real mortality we face as human beings, but it also served…
Its been 18 months since my last anesthesia rotation… way back when I was just starting my fourth year of medical school… and this morning I had to take my anesthesia in-training exam (ITE). For us interns, it doesn’t “count”, per se, but there’s something unnerving about going into an…
The medical intensive care unit (MICU) has been incredibly challenging compared to last month in ENT clinic; however, I’ve found the severity of illness, rapid clinical changes, and having to account for every part of a patient’s care (“closed ICU” model) to be an engaging test of my ability to…
This month has been an absolute blur. Half-way through med school, ENT was my career of choice, so naturally I’ve had a lot of fun getting to reexperience the pathologies and anatomy which I still love. The residents have also been extremely welcoming of this anesthesia outsider, and I’ve learned…
Some list a set of goals. Others don’t even bother. And even more just show up to the gym (yes, don’t deny it. ;-) ). The following snippet is what I’ve considered my mantra for the last year and will hold onto for years to come. This code essentially translates…