Two weeks ago, some of the EM residents and I were in Las Vegas for the Essentials of EM conference. It was a great time, with many highlights, one of which was the first night of drinking with Damjan, AKA the Serbian teddy bear. Damjan's … [Continue reading]
All about chest tubes
Of all the interventions we perform, chest tube insertion is one of the most dangerous, complicated and misunderstood. Today I'll discuss not only the myths, but also some unfortunate realities that we must understand when we undertake this … [Continue reading]
Why should we insert CVCs?
WHY SHOULD WE INSERT CVCs? CVCs/CVLs are found in many, if not all critically ill ICU patients. Why? To monitor central venous pressure and fluid responsiveness? To measure markers of perfusion? To provide fluid resuscitation?Let's discuss some … [Continue reading]
Welcome to SOCMOB!
THE INTRO "You're not going to use lidocaine with epi for that ring block, are you?" "Whoa, that potassium is 7, go get some Kayexalate." "Calcium in a digoxin overdose, you'll kill them!" Do any of the above sound familiar to you? I hope … [Continue reading]
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