I wanted to do a show on the basics of the blood bank and there was no better guest than Joe Chaffin, MD. He is the CMO of the Lifestream Blood Center and a pathologist with expertise in transfusion medicine. I first came across Dr. Chaffin due to his extraordinary blog and podcast at bbguy.org. He started BBGuy.org in 1998 primarily to teach pathology residents. Today, the … [Read more...]
EMCrit Podcast 200 – Orman Grills EMCrit – No Clinical Medicine Here
Hey FolksFor episode 200 of EMCrit, my friend Rob Orman of ERCast interviews me on some non-clinical topics--you've been warned. … [Read more...]
EMCrit Podcast 199 – Management of Massive Hemoptysis with Oren Friedman
Today, I am joined by my buddy and pulmonary-critical care stud, Oren Friedman, to discuss the management of Massive Hemoptysis See More from OrenClot Management of Massive and SubMassive PE Hemodynamic Management of PESome Basics on Massive HemoptysisLitFL First10 EM Review by Sakkour on Massive HemoptysisIntubate Big Localize C-XR, chart … [Read more...]
Podcast 198 – Insulin Pumps and Such with Josh Miller, MD
Today, we discuss the topic of insulin pumps. Heralded as a huge advance in the management of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), they also bring a bit more complexity to the mix. To sort through this confusion, I brought my friend Josh Miller (@glucosedoc) on to the show to discuss. Josh Miller, MD Dr. Joshua D. Miller is the Medical Director of Diabetes Care for … [Read more...]
Ketamine ……. then Rocuronium, DSI & The Timing Principle
So Josh's post yesterday (Rocketamine vs. keturonium for rapid sequence intubation) sparked much controversy and comment. I wanted to wade into the conflict, hence this wee. Rocuronium Administration-Prior to Sedative Administering roc as first drug is a variation of the timing principle demonstrated in a bunch of studies RCTs, here are 4 of them: … [Read more...]
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