MM12: When CPR becomes DNR
MedMechanix
Ever worry about knowing when to stop the code? Today we discuss medical futility and the components that help you to recognize it. We also go through tips about talking to families, filling out the death certificate and who goes to autopsy.
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MM11: When to Admit
MedMechanix
Knowing when to admit your patient can get tricky, today we will increase your admission acumen! In this episode, we discuss 6 specific categories that can be used to help admit patients you are on the fence about. We discuss factors involved in how admission in determined and cover a few examples. Intended for medical providers in all specialties.
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MM10: All the Nausea Pathways
MedMechanix
Walk down the 4 pathways that lead to vomiting, learn to organize types of nausea, how vomiting reflex works, and explore how to choose between antiemetics.
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MM9: Do Umbrellas cause the Rain?
MedMechanix
Join us for an exploration of why COVID medical data was so confusing and tools that you can use to interpret medical testing and data. With guest Dr. Natalie Alexander, we cover the politicization of medical data, understanding what is behind medical testing, not mistaking treatment for prevention, the hierarchy of studies and more!
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MM8: OTC Med Guide
MedMechanix
Join us for a basic guide to over the counter medications for providers. We will cover cough, runny nose, allergies, acid reflux, pain, antifungals. We also go over guidelines on how to choose the right combination cold and flu medications.
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MM7: Anatomy of a CBC
MedMechanix
Dissect the anatomy of complete blood count (CBC)! Explore how to better interpret the components of cbc, which are most important and how to use them in clinical practice. We discuss the differential, left shift, bandemia, RBC morphology, hemolysis and more!
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MM6: Imaging Unzipped - Contrast
MedMechanix
Check out the second episode in unzipping the confusion of imaging studies where we explore contrast. How contrast works, the types of contrast, when to use contrast and when not to are just some of the topics discussed in this episode. We also tackle contrast allergies and contrast nephropathy with a bonus on incidental findings.
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MM5: Imaging Unzipped - Ordering Options
MedMechanix
The first of two episodes dedicated to unzip the basics of ordering medical imaging. This episode focuses on differentiating the 4 main imaging modalities, with a brief introduction on why Imaging is so dang hard and we wrap up with a quick quiz to help empower you to better understand medical imaging.
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MM4: PostOp Complications (for nonsurgeons)
MedMechanix
Today we go over common clinical post op complications with emphasis on clinical highlights for the non-surgeon providers.
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MM3: Dialysis Unzipped
MedMechanix
Unzipping the ins & outs of dialysis labs, the types of dialysis, indications for emergent dialysis, treating resistant hypertension and so much more!
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