Asking an anesthesiologist or EM doc their choice of paralytic can spark heated debate. What do you prefer? Succinylcholine: -depolarizing agent -30-60 sec onset -8-15 min duration -adverse reactions: bradycardia, hyperK, fasciculations, m…
You’re rotating in the RICU and while there one of your patients develops respiratory distress requiring intubation. As you are preparing your equipment you notice that the intern on the team, who is trying to be helpful, is holding t…
This recent meta-analysis in the BMJ found that paracetamol (acetaminophen) was no better than placebo for the treatment of low back pain.
32 yo overweight female presents with a headache. This headache is similar to prior headaches, which she gets frequently. The rest of her story seems consistent with a migraine and her physical exam, including a through neuro exam, is nor…
