Healthcare Musings

Journal Club: Is Rapid Correction of Hyponatremia Dangerous?

Dr. Hassaballa discusses this recent review article and meta-analysis of the correction rate of hyponatremia and clinical outcomes. 

Journal Club: Small-bore vs Large-bore Chest Tube for Hemothorax

In this episode of Journal Club, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the recent study comparing small-bore to large-bore chest tubes for hemothorax drainage. 

Happy Birthday, Booboo.

Daddy misses you so much. 

Faith in the ICU: Doctors Should Not Shy Away

In a new series on Healthcare Musings, Dr. Hassaballa discusses faith in the ICU and how Doctors should not shy away from faith. It can be an added asset in the right circumstance. 

Journal Club: Long Term Oxygen Therapy

A recent study showed that you don’t need oxygen all day, every day. That’s welcome news for patients needing chronic oxygen. 

Social Media For Doctors: A Conversation with Austan Lundeen

Marketing is literally in Austan Lundeen’s blood. So, I sat down with him to get tips on how to best use social media as a clinician. 

Why We Vaccinate Against Measles

This highly contagious virus can absolutely kill children. 

Journal Club: IV vs. IO in Cardiac Arrest

A study showed no difference between IV and IO access in cardiac arrest. Yet, I have some questions.
 
Study link: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2407616

Great Minds in Medicine: Dr. Vivek Tirmal

Insurance companies will use obscure “Coding Clinics” articles to deny various DRGs. I asked appeal expert Dr. Vivek Tirmal  of Sound Advisory Services all about this. 

Beware the Potential Dangers of Cannabis

As cannabis use becomes more widespread, and more potent, clinicians need to be aware of its potential harms.
 
NY Times article cited in show: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/us/cannabis-marijuana-risks-addiction.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare