Learn more about the efficacy, benefits, and new guidelines for using albumin in patients with cirrhosis. 🏥 Suchita Shah Sata, MD and co-authors have new data in this clinical progress note for Journal of Hospital Medicine. 🤔 #Hepatology #ChronicLiverDisease #CLD bit.ly/2ZKA2tv

1/ Today I held a hand that needed to be held. You were so afraid. So, so afraid. You: "I don't want to die from this." Me: "I don't want you to, either." You: "No, I mean this shot." I opened my mouth and then closed it. Before I could speak, you had the phone to your ear.

While I appreciate the acknowledgement of rising #covid19 cases in colorado, can’t help but point out that there is still very little masking indoors in Colorado, despite this being #cdc guidelines. Would push Jared Polis to enact an indoor mask mandate until cases under control

This thing has rapidly become the world’s exasperating good news/bad news story. If your head isn’t spinning, you’re not paying attention. A 🧵on my take on both the good news & the bad, with an emphasis on the things that have changed in the past few days... or minutes.(1/25)

Last #thoracentesis-related question of the week: What’s your preferred catheter for simple (non-pigtail) drains? 5Fr thora-para drain that comes in the kit? Yueh cath? Others?

It me

I was talking to a patient recently about her different experiences using heroin vs fentanyl. She’s been using opioids a long time. Too long, by her count. She explained the difference to me like this (shared with permission): 1/x

Let's do this Gigi Liu ACP

Let’s talk about LPs! Do you use ultrasound? 1/

How many times do you reposition the needle if unsuccessful? 2/

Any tips and tricks from our #proceduralists for LP success? Katie Wiskar Ria Dancel, MD @buckeye_sanjay Jamie Galen Josephine Cool Carolina Ortiz MD 3/

Let’s talk about bleeding complications in paracentesis.

I feel like Ticketmaster should change it’s profile caption to “I’m the problem, it’s me.” #TaylorSwiftErasTour

POCUS Journal is now indexed on PubMed! Submit your #POCUS research and cases: pocusjournal.com/author-guideli… #POCUSJournal #FOAMed #FOAMus #MedEd

So proud of my friend, colleague, and former ⁦⁦Pitt Medicine Chiefs⁩ Amy Kennedy for sharing this perspective piece on the challenges of breastfeeding shared by so many moms, including me! nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

Join us for the Society of Hospital Medicine Rocky Mountain Chapter Meeting on September 12th! Dive into 'Practical POCUS for Hospitalists' from 6 -8PM MT. Enhance your skills and connect with fellow hospitalists—see you there! RSVP 👉 bit.ly/3WWvCJk

Our 2025 #POCUS course dates are up! Join us March 3-4, 2025, for a hands-on ultrasound skills course that will earn you 16 CME credits. Learn more about our Society of Hospital Medicine regional course and register today! bit.ly/40Wz4r1

Highly recommend this course!!! (Not that we’re biased) also September is the best time of year in Colorado.

Ready to level up your #UltrasoundSkills? Get an inside look at the SHM Rocky Mountain #POCUS Course happening Sept 18–19 in Denver! Spots are limited, secure yours now 👉 bit.ly/40Wz4r1

Join us Sept 18-19 for our Society of Hospital Medicine Point of Care Ultrasound Course! You will receive hands-on training from national #POCUS experts and an opportunity to earn 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Register today for early bird deals 👉 bit.ly/40Wz4r1 #POCUS #MedEd