MedMechanix

A medical education podcast intended for medical professionals to learn the hows & whys behind patient care beyond the answer on the test. If you want to more visit our website: Medmechanix.com

MM12: When CPR becomes DNR 01/20/2021

MM12: When CPR becomes DNR 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. /episode/index/show/medmechanix/id/17628356

MM11: When to Admit 12/22/2020

MM11: When to Admit 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. /episode/index/show/medmechanix/id/17298671

MM10: All the Nausea Pathways 11/15/2020

MM10: All the Nausea Pathways 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. /episode/index/show/medmechanix/id/16705457

MM9: Do Umbrellas cause the Rain? 10/23/2020

MM9: Do Umbrellas cause the Rain? 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! /episode/index/show/medmechanix/id/16517435

MM8: OTC Med Guide 07/31/2020

MM8: OTC Med Guide 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. /episode/index/show/medmechanix/id/15429533

MM7: Anatomy of a CBC 05/03/2020

MM7: Anatomy of a CBC 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! /episode/index/show/medmechanix/id/14262692

MM6: Imaging Unzipped - Contrast 03/07/2020

MM6: Imaging Unzipped - Contrast 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. /episode/index/show/medmechanix/id/13448882

MM5: Imaging Unzipped - Ordering Options 02/03/2020

MM5: Imaging Unzipped - Ordering Options 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. /episode/index/show/medmechanix/id/12999224

MM4: PostOp Complications (for nonsurgeons) 12/30/2019

MM4: PostOp Complications (for nonsurgeons) Today we go over common clinical post op complications with emphasis on clinical highlights for the non-surgeon providers. /episode/index/show/medmechanix/id/12557402

MM3: Dialysis Unzipped 11/20/2019

MM3: Dialysis Unzipped Unzipping the ins & outs of dialysis labs, the types of dialysis, indications for emergent dialysis, treating resistant hypertension and so much more! /episode/index/show/medmechanix/id/12111959

MM2: Choosing Pain Meds - Non Opiates 10/08/2019

MM2: Choosing Pain Meds - Non Opiates The Ins and outs of choosing pain meds, when you can't pick narcotics. We touch on pain pathways and all the alternatives to opiate pain medications with dosing and side effects included. We even have a bonus section on Marijuana. /episode/index/show/medmechanix/id/11553560

MM1: Choosing Pain Meds - Opiates 09/30/2019

MM1: Choosing Pain Meds - Opiates

The ins and outs of choosing pain medications- Part 1! Today we choose between IV and PO opiate pain meds, which opiate to use, how it works, side effects, pseudoalleriges and so much more!

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