Pulmonology
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Clinical News
‘Racist’ Pulse Oximeters : Lawsuit filed to add warning labels
In Dark skinned patients, healthcare Providers must always remember this critical flaw in Pulse Oximeters
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Cases
Rapid Response : Hypoxia acutely worse on BiPAP !
An emergency clinical scenario shows why ruling out issues with easy fixes first save time & money
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Editorials
Cough-induced complications: Serious but often ignored…
Why it is important for clinicians to address chronic cough more seriously !
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Mnemonics
Mnemonic : Causes of persistent Cough
The word "HACKING" makes a good mnemonic for causes of persistent cough
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Clinicals
Does an Incentive Spirometer do Sh*t ?
Is Incentive spirometry just a gimmick or actually useful ?
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Clinicals
DVT Risk factors : “THROMBUS” mnemonic
The Mnemonic 'THROMBUS' can help you recall risk / triggers of Deep Vein Thrombosis / Pulmonary embolism
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Quiz
Short of Breath but normal Lung sounds & Chest Xray: A Quiz
Guess some causes of dyspnea in these patients with normal lung sounds and normal Chest xray !
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Tips
Why it’s important to screen for Sleep Apnea Pre-Operatively
Undiagnosed sleep apnea can create dangerous respiratory & cardiac issues after surgery
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Mnemonics
COPD management with C.O.P.D. mnemonic
The term C.O.P.D. covers a wide range of management basics related to COPD.
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Mnemonics
Remembering causes of Acute dyspnea easily !
A rather unorthodox way I use to quickly recall causes of acute dyspnea & hypoxia
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