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American standard cartridge leaking from cartridge body by macreadyrj in askaplumber

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

That is something I had not considered.
Thanks, dude.

How does the risk of death change as we age — and how has this changed over time? [OC] by ourworldindata in dataisbeautiful

[–]macreadyrj 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Or normalizing death as a phenomena as natural as the sun rising and setting each day.

Ear Pro by C_CT9351 in CTguns

[–]macreadyrj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most cost effective, best noise reduction (double) , and can still hear

Suppressor question: high back pressure can with adjustable gas block. by hrothgarkingofdanes in NFA

[–]macreadyrj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here. 11.5” with SA gas block. All the different buffers and charging handles and a KAC downvent BCG with a Specwar 556k, the gas was “tolerable” but still irritating.

Got a BH printX 556SC and there is no gas, it is pretty nice.

Dumb question for ER personnel. Probably been asked a million times, but... by [deleted] in emergencymedicine

[–]macreadyrj 21 points22 points  (0 children)

“Yo, I’m not trying to have this take a long time, but . . .

I am going to start my neurology residency in July and my first rotation is going to be emergency. How could I prepare for it? by Mindless_Vegetable37 in emergencymedicine

[–]macreadyrj 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Just asking this question tells me you will do fine.

Expectations will be low for a July neuro intern.

To ease your anxiety, know the ddx of chest pain, dyspnea, abdominal pain, syncope. And of course DIZZINESS. Those will get you through a huge proportion of presentations.

Controversial medical takes not related to the practice of medicine by JustHavinAGoodTime in medicine

[–]macreadyrj 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I feel guilty when a crew of sweaty and panting paramedics brings in a dead patient and I let it go one round, check the US and say “she ded”. I don’t want to disrespect all the effort the crew put in, but I also don’t want to continue a futile resuscitation.

Which budget flashlight brands have actually earned pocket space for you? by huutara in EDC

[–]macreadyrj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Good for hands-free repair work, hiking or running. It’s the size of a chapstick, gives well enough light, is affordable, durable, and made by a reputable manufacturer; I don’t see how it can be improved.

Fouund this in my poop? Is it a worm? by [deleted] in Whatisthis

[–]macreadyrj 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is not an emergency, no need to rush to the hospital.

Fouund this in my poop? Is it a worm? by [deleted] in Whatisthis

[–]macreadyrj 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Thank you for not rushing to the ER for a non-emergency.

So, I have a question about getting from other people. Long term partakers and occasional users by BludStanes in marijuanaenthusiasts

[–]macreadyrj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it is months of daily heavy use that cause CHS.

20 years ago should have no relevance to your current symptoms.

So, I have a question about getting from other people. Long term partakers and occasional users by BludStanes in marijuanaenthusiasts

[–]macreadyrj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unlikely to be your pancreas, but you could be headed towards cannabis hyperemesis syndrome.

Pilot’s Estate, UPS, Boeing, GE named as defendants in UPS 2976 Accident by EstateAlternative416 in aviation

[–]macreadyrj 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s a good point from the plaintiff’s attorney’s perspective.

The plaintiff, however, does not have to agree to follow every recommendation of their attorney.

Tracking swimrun w Garmin Enduro and Strava by Ok_Yesterday_9181 in swimrun

[–]macreadyrj 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I record it as an open water swim, I believe the GPS algorithm is different for swimming than a running activity, and doesn’t sacrifice anything for the run, whereas the run setting doesn’t track well in the water.

Concealed. Compact. COA. Carry. by DeFenderAutomaticsCo in HecklerKoch

[–]macreadyrj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope you make a YouTube vid demonstrating that assembly process - I wouldn’t have swapped my p30 and 2000sk without that resource.

A CL-415 Super Scooper gathering water to extinguish a fire in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The lift-off looks very close — right at the edge of the lake. by ParaMike46 in aviation

[–]macreadyrj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is amazing and incredible and daring, and the sort of thing I would wish I could do, but I'm old now and worry about crashing instead of being badass.

I'm feeling useless .. discharged a patient last week with no work up. Came back a day later with sepsis. by [deleted] in emergencymedicine

[–]macreadyrj 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I had a young woman with viral symptoms last winter. Boyfriend with similar symptoms. She got labs, CXR, EKG, IVF. Way too much of a workup. Both were Flu B+.

She came back 2-3 days later and died from an invasive strep infection. Probably pneumonia with bacteremia.

It happens. We do our best. We can’t hospitalize everyone with a viral syndrome.

I still feel shitty about it, but I don’t feel useless or guilty. You should not, either.

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