Year: 2023

Physical presence of a patient is a powerful memory maker when we read something in context.

A simple way to remember causes of urinary retention...

Yet another possible cause to think about when you see an abnomal potassium value

Epigastric pain conjures up an image of a PUKING patient clutching their epigastric area...

Vancomycin cross-over from Blood to intestine & vice-versa is more significant for side-effects, not treatment.

Thiamine-Magnesium dependence does not seem to be well known in clinical circles

BP elevation - or not - in acute stroke, can be indicative of pathologic mechanism of stroke

Good to know nutrient deficiencies induced by long-term use of common medications

Why it is important for clinicians to address chronic cough more seriously !

Does a Lasix drip offer more bang (or piss) for the buck ?

Uber adds a new useful service for patients

Blood transfusions after joint replacements add a surprising risk

A Mag level recheck done too soon after IV bolus can give you a false sense of success

Here are other common conditions associated with Thiamine deficiency besides Alcoholism

Iron loss from bleeds is significant, while replenishment is slow.

The word "HACKING" makes a good mnemonic for causes of persistent cough

"Dizzy" is a blanket term that can mean different things for different people ...

An easy way to keep track of my latest blog posts on your phone !

Is Incentive spirometry just a gimmick or actually useful ?