In ~ 14 days I:
-Wrote death certificate for teen d/t cancer
-Reported physical abuse to CPS after routine HEADSS exam
-Discharged infant w amphetamines in urine to alternate family member d/t c/f child neglect
-Witnessed a teen severely deteriorate d/t OUD est @ 13y.
I cried for the first time at work. I have an elderly male that had a stroke that caused a fall and broken femur. On day 1 he told me he cared for his ill wife at home and if she ever passed, he wanted to go with her. I walked into his room today and his wife is in a 1/
If you make under $125,000, you're eligible for up to $10,000 in student loan debt relief.
And almost ninety percent of the benefit will go to folks making less than $75,000 a year.
Newly incapacitated patient trying to leave AMA x 1000 so I requested he be moved to a room away from entrance.
Patient upset (for many reasons) but at least would like to move rooms to sleep better at night. Glad I didn't have to fight that fight.
Win-win 🙌🏽
As an athlete for the majority of my life, seeing my body change iso residency has been a challenge.
Even if I wasn't also married, a dog mom of two, and active at my church, there is always a space for grace and self love.
Sometimes sleeping & going on a walk is the best RX.
11/19
Physical examination is critical in the evaluation of hypotension. Our surrogate for CVP is the JVP; our surrogate for CO is the strength of the peripheral pulse; and the surrogate for SVR is warm/cool extremities. Here is Quincke’s pulse in a patient with septic shock.
Had a 💡moment in noon conference today!
AGMA: acid is added
NAGMA: base is lost
So the causes of NAGMA (including RTA, diarrhea, early CKD, or other bowel losses of HCO3) make total sense!
Also Dr. Hoenig is 100% my fancast for Ms. Frizzle 🦎
@BIDMC_IM
The most special part of grad week is seeing my family bask in our collective accomplishments. To see them, con el pechito más inflado y llenos de orgullo 🤩🥹 lo hicimos 🤭❤️