One round left in #SOAP2024 , and as of now I am still unmatched. ECFMG certified (grad 3/29/2024), Step 1/2 complete, 3 in process. 2 years of USCE: medical school, 12 years prior as a nurse/medical assistant. Interested in prelim IM/peds, adult and child neuro, psych. Thanks!
Today in rounds someone asked about a RSBI for a patient who was on pressure support. We all read this terrifying response from Tobin together and after looking up some words we didn’t know, we did not mention the RSBI in regards to extubation again. 🫣
You've probably heard that Bicarbonate has to turn into CO2 to raise the pH. “Don’t give bicarb if you can’t increase ventilation.”
But how much CO2 is there in an amp of sodium bicarbonate?
A bicarb 🧵
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Hey #MedTwitter I’m excited to announce that I’ve officially applied for #Match2024!! #EMbound here, can’t wait to see where this journey takes me!
Interested in EMS, critical care resuscitation in the ED, human trafficking and disaster preparedness!
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🤔Why does subarachnoid hemorrhage lead to deep/inverted "cerebral T-waves"?
This ECG finding is so dramatic. But as we will see, these patients often have normal hearts.
Why does an issue in the brain manifest on a test of the heart?