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IBCC chapter & cast – Fever workup in the ICU
Familiarity breeds contempt. Fever is so common in the ICU, that we often don’t put much thought into these workups. Just culture everything, right? Well, not really. Excessive cultures frequently lead to false-positive results (representing colonization), which serve only to misdirect attention away from the actual problem. Meanwhile, inadequate attention to the physical examination and […]
IBCC chapter & cast: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is supposedly one of the most common causes of nosocomial infection. However, it’s dubious to what extent it is truly a disease. It’s increasingly clear that the vast majority of cases of “CAUTI” are likely merely asymptomatic bactiuria, which has been mis-diagnosed as infection (leading to unnecessary treatment and iatrogenic […]
The Dantastic Mr. Tox & Howard – S03E03 – Inside Out
Ingestible electronic systems, Mario and Luigi’s new digs, and human energy harvesting with Dr. Peter Chai. We’re back! Join Dan (@drusyniak) &Howard (@heshiegreshie) as they explore the GI tract of the city, build a career of excrement, and determine which bathroom is the cleanest with Dr. Peter Chai (@PeterRchai). We hope that everyone stays safe, […]
IBCC chapter & cast – Sickle Cell Acute Chest Syndrome
Sickle cell disease affects 100,000 people in the United States and far more internationally. One of the most dangerous manifestations of the disease is acute chest syndrome, which involves a vicious cycle of erythrocyte sickling and respiratory failure. Acute chest syndrome can be a presenting feature upon hospital admission, it can arise as a complication […]
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