Kevin Stoffer

Christian. Husband. MSIV in Johnson City, TN. EM hopeful. I’m here for the FOAM.

[Kevin Stoffer @kevin_stoffer]

@tucker_will THE TRUTH

[Kevin Stoffer @kevin_stoffer]

https://t.co/eacGTFAW7E

[Kevin Stoffer @kevin_stoffer]

https://t.co/aV3RAMgHax

[Sam Ghali, M.D. @EM_RESUS]

Resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock with saline should be reserved for the subset of patients who are aliens that bleed salt water.

[Medical Axioms @medicalaxioms]

Few things build mistrust between patient and doctor more than a bunch of white coats huddled together whispering outside the doorway within sight/earshot of the patient.

What on earth kind of secret would you have to keep from a person about their own body and health??????

[Kevin Stoffer @kevin_stoffer]

Things happen that are unexpected but never unplanned.

[Sam Ghali, M.D. @EM_RESUS]

The truth about cardiac arrest resuscitation is that the more we learn, the more we realize it's really all about perfecting the basics.

[Kevin Stoffer @kevin_stoffer]

https://t.co/Op6roeT8Ia

[NEJM @NEJM]

A 36-year-old man was admitted to the hospital because of episodes of altered mental status, which included nonsensical speech, nonpurposeful jerking movements of the arms, and a low glucose level. What is the most likely diagnosis? https://t.co/vYzNsSfRQp #NEJMCases

[GomerBlog @GomerBlog]

European Society of Cardiology Recommends Aspirin Before World Cup Final Kickoff - https://t.co/21alXMmoZZ #foamed

[Crazy Love @crazylove]

“When it's hard and you are doubtful, give more.” -Francis Chan

[Alamo City EM @AlamoCityEM]

Potential tricks for Esophageal Food Impactions?

(All have varying levels unimpressive evidence)

-Carbonated Beverage
-Glucagon
-Benzo’s
-Calcium-Channel Blockers
-Nitro

#emconf #FOAMed #meded #DrGebreal

[NEJM @NEJM]

A 36-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a 2-week history of fever, headache, drowsiness, and photophobia. He was previously healthy and sexually active with men. What is the diagnosis?

[Kevin Stoffer @kevin_stoffer]

@EM_RESUS New study: max bench press associated with higher ETCO2 generated during chest compressions

[Kevin Stoffer @kevin_stoffer]

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[Medical Axioms @medicalaxioms]

When you see kids with a lemonade stand, do not pause to consider if you’d like a cup, you ogre. Pull over, let the kids give you the pitch, buy one, pay double, explain tipping, drink it down, give a generally positive review, and continue on your way.

[Medical Axioms @medicalaxioms]

Chance favors the prepared mind. —Louis Pasteur