Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Some cannot be synthesized by our bodies and are therefore considered “essential” – they must be obtained from one’s diet. Tryptophan, an essential amino acid found in eggs, meats, chocolate, dairy, etc., regulates nitrogen balance. It’s also the precursor for the neurotransmitter…
Working over major holidays brings together a pretty unique camaraderie among healthcare workers. Physicians, nurses, techs, and ancillary staff support each other to get through these long and often difficult shifts away from their loved ones.
During this break, I set a goal to complete the TrueLearn Anesthesiology question bank and just finished a few hours ago! I also reached some important milestones in gaming: This staycation has flown by, and now I’m staring down the barrel of returning to an in-house call shift tomorrow. Overall,…
I just got back from running around Hermann Park and witnessed the “phenomenon” that Pokémon Go has become. I easily passed a hundred park-goers glued to their smartphones surrounding landmarks in large groups. I’ll admit that back in middle school, I collected and traded Pokémon cards because, well, it was…
This July 4th was somewhat depressing in that next year, I’ll be celebrating it for the first time outside of Houston. Boston is going to be a major change, but I’m looking forward to the new challenges and lifestyle during my fellowship training.
Happy New Year to everyone! Hope everyone has had a chance to reflect on their achievements (and setbacks) in 2015 and on how to improve as an individual for the year to come. For me, today was a realization that I’ve reached the half-way mark of my clinical anesthesiology residency.
A little peer pressure last month convinced me to take part in No Shave November for the first time this year. For those who aren’t familiar with this organization, here’s an excerpt from their site:
I’ve been getting out from work fairly late these days due to a new system the pain services have implemented regarding post-operative consultations for pain management. Invariably, I end up having to see a bunch of consults in the late afternoon.
Yesterday was National Doctor’s Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the service of physicians. Interestingly enough, the date (March 30th) is the anniversary of the first use of general anesthesia in surgery. Hooray for old school ether anesthesia!
I feel like each successive year in my training is more difficult but more rewarding. 2014 was the year I completed my intern training and proceeded to start clinical anesthesia. With six months of anesthesiology under my belt, I’ve transitioned from the timid novice to a more experienced CA-1 capable…