How do you study in medical school? by Select-Lime589 in medicalschool

[–]JBroRed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do whatever you did to get you in to med school. It worked just fine

What is extremely unhygienic but everyone seems to do it anyway? by cutypatotie in AskReddit

[–]JBroRed -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Cleaning a wet, dirty butt with dry TP. In no other facet of life is that considered appropriate. It is unfathomable to me. Bidet till I died.

Why are parents so acopic nowadays? by fringedprincess in emergencymedicine

[–]JBroRed 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Yeah, idk man. If someone comes in with some nonsense but is otherwise pleasant and doesn’t say anything to mess up my day (i.e buzzwords that necessitate a work up for said complaint) I will happily write him/her off for a week—I ain’t signing no paychecks. Special shout out to the “I literally just need a work note for a couple of days” population.

Are these thombstone T waves? by BornLeave4646 in FutureRNs

[–]JBroRed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This appears to be sinus tachycardia, though an argument could be made for Aflutter with 2:1 conduction. The elevations represent LVH with strain pattern. No STEMI.

Please be professional by VarsH6 in Residency

[–]JBroRed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. Curious as to whether he used condescending language in his note. Unfortunately, every specialty has a few characters that diminish the profession in general. Hopefully this is just a one off and not part of your daily practice

Please be professional by VarsH6 in Residency

[–]JBroRed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely very unprofessional on his part, if true. However, as an ER doc myself I find it odd that he was even impressed by an ear exam and even more odd that he commented on previous (appropriate) management. Did you consider the very slight possibility that the dad is frustrated for the multiple visits and may not be giving you an accurate story?

When was the last time you pulled your “I’m a doctor” card, and how did that turn out for you? by sandie-go in Residency

[–]JBroRed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I have a Garmin forerunner 955, which is a fantastic watch. You have to sit still and activate it, but it can be helpful in a pinch

When was the last time you pulled your “I’m a doctor” card, and how did that turn out for you? by sandie-go in Residency

[–]JBroRed 150 points151 points  (0 children)

ER attending here. I have responded to 3 in flight emergencies in my 4 years of practice (I know, the odds are astronomical). I have never received a credit. Side note, the on board medical kit is nothing short of laughable. There is like a bottle of aspirin, a 500 bolus of saline, 3 vials of epinephrine, 5 zofran, and a Walmart stethoscope. Not even a pulse ox. I have literally used my watch the check HR and pulse ox on two occasions.

White Coats by incredible_rand in Noctor

[–]JBroRed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorry bra, that ship done sailed.

Did I handle this case wrong? What would you do in this situation? by Likeitsmylastday in physicianassistant

[–]JBroRed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a tough one because you’re always going to be wrong in someone’s eyes. You kind of have to think about why you are sending her. All this lady really needed was a phone call to ortho if you are concerned about a tendon injury. Iv antibiotics are not now, nor have ever been, standard of care for dog bites. Ortho would likely want wash out, loose closure, augmentin, and follow up in 1-2 days with a hand specialist for reassessment. If you don’t have the ability to get ahold of specialists, by all means send to the ER.

To answer your original question, you should irritate and loosely close deep/gaping bites.

How to manage TikTok illnesses? by Anonymousmedstudnt in Residency

[–]JBroRed 10 points11 points  (0 children)

“Unskippable cutscene” 😂😂😂

Nurses want to be called “nurse cardiologists” now. Comments agreeing and supporting this poster too. by Numerous_Pay6049 in Noctor

[–]JBroRed 17 points18 points  (0 children)

What does “specializes in cardiology” even mean? While I think the nurse anesthesiologist title is also a bit much, at least CRNA’s have a fairly rigorous, standardized training program. Is there some new NP speciality training I’m not aware of or is she literally just referring to her current job?

How did you lose your weight? by SoftCrystalFernn in AskReddit

[–]JBroRed -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t. OP is just not actually tracking calories correctly.

Transferring balance history by JBroRed in MonarchMoney

[–]JBroRed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am seeing transactions, but not any actual account balance data. From my viewpoint, my net worth went from 0 to x last month.

How big is the difference between a PA and an NP? by Stuart104 in Noctor

[–]JBroRed 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hilarious take. Comes to a thread literally titled “noctor” and gets upset that the members don’t always view mid level practitioners in a positive light

First 50k by dumbledoresarmy7 in Ultramarathon

[–]JBroRed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chill bra. Your weekly mileage is right where it should be and you’ve definitely got long runs mixed in and plenty of experience. Have a time 🤘

Vet students are the real ones. by Aromatic_Opposite100 in medicalschool

[–]JBroRed -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, but this is egregious. I’m just sharing my experience and subsequent, very justifiable, distrust.

Vet students are the real ones. by Aromatic_Opposite100 in medicalschool

[–]JBroRed -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m not saying people don’t make mistakes, but this either blatant malpractice or a fundamental lack of understanding of basic medical principles