Goodnight RTs And goodnight EKGs Goodnight X-rays And goodnight trauma bays Goodnight charts And goodnight bronch cart Goodnight vents Goodnight PEEP And goodnight to the CRRT machine, alarming “BEEP” Goodnight nurses Goodnight patient care Goodnight medicine, everywhere

Crit Care Lit Review 📒 Vasopressin 💉 VASST: Adding vaso ⬇️catecholamine dose and may reduce mortality for those with lower NE dose (<15 mcg/min) in septic shock VANISH: Adding vaso early to NE may ⬇️ need for RRT VANCS: Vaso ⬇️acute renal failure in vasoplegic shock #PharmICU

Preparing to speak a bit about what health systems should be doing to retain (and recruit) healthcare workers. What do you think? #hcldr #meded

This one made me laugh and cry at the same time

When performing an epidural, it is useful to think about size of the syringe. As Macintosh shows (Image - 1958), a 2 kg force on a 2 cc syringe will generate 3.5 times more pressure compared to the pressure when using a 10 cc syringe. The educated thumb feels the pressure.

#Infographic in #Anesthesiology - Chasing Unicorns: Debunking the Myths Around Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade 🎨 ow.ly/Ig7l50P1xbQ

What’s the optimal TXA dose? thoughtful editorial by @dfaraoni_MD Jerrold Levy, MD more research still needed. Is anyone doing this ?

This is a great refresher course on low-flow #anesthesia delivery. Also provides MOCA patient safety credit for board recertification #MOCA #APSF #ABA #anesthesiolgy

Today, we approved the first nasal spray for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including life-threatening anaphylaxis, in adult and pediatric patients who weigh at least 66 pounds. fda.gov/news-events/pr…

“Rabbit of Seville” brings me back.

Organ transplantation can save lives. 🫁 However, challenges remain, including organ shortages and unequal access. A new Series, presented at #ESOT25, explores promising opportunities to address these challenges. Read now: hubs.li/Q03vp0Dz0

The latest episode of the Featured Author Podcast highlights an original research study and editorial pertaining to patient blood management. Listen online or through your preferred streaming platform: ow.ly/TECf50WjcUN

I’m sharing an actual recent peer-to-peer call that shows what physicians and patients face when trying to get a surgery approved. This call felt as absurd as it sounds. The peer-to-peer call was to advocate for surgery to prevent and treat lymphedema for a patient with breast

By the way, an oculoplastics specialist does eyeball residency followed by 1-2 years of facial plastics. If an ophthalmologist examines your breasts, please call the police. I’m so glad she is documenting the absolute farce that is peer to peer review.

Ultra-processed foods – what’s the impact? In a new Lancet Series, experts warn a global rise in #UPFs presents a growing public health threat. Read the evidence & policy recommendations ⬇️ hubs.li/Q03TLKK30

The more exercise in mid- and late-life, the less Alzheimer's and all-cause dementia, adjusted for all known risk factors jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

Minimum standards. Maximum impact. 🌍 Global experts define the essential anesthesia requirements for safe cesarean delivery—helping hospitals everywhere meet the same floor of care. anesthesiologynews.com/a/NTYBAA/t #csection #obsterics

One of the greatest Olympics sports clips I have ever seen.

A potential late sequelae of measles after normal recovery. Occurs in ~ 2/10,000. Fatal. nejm.org/doi/full/10.10… NEJM today

This Sounding Board announces a new U.S. FDA policy that the default requirement for FDA approvals will be one robust pivotal trial plus confirmatory evidence, rather than two trials. Learn more: nej.md/4tT2rqv