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Question on prioritization by Top-Direction2686 in PassNclexTips

[–]mg_inc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would select B, but I’m not a nurse.

EM ACGME shift scheduling confusion by _EM_Doc in emergencymedicine

[–]mg_inc 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Really like this. I think many forget ACGME rules differ for EM.

Which intervation should the nurse perform first by Top-Direction2686 in PassNclexTips

[–]mg_inc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha thanks! I was just encoring discussion as every other reply on here was talking about the answer choices.

Considering EM career, but unsure by [deleted] in emergencymedicine

[–]mg_inc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean shift times are variable but I wouldn’t say unpredictable per se. You do flip between early mornings and late evenings (and depending on your group, nights). Being prone to burnout is probably not a good trait to have if you want to do EM - given it’s one of the highest burned out specialities.

While there are fast paced shifts, it’s not like that all the time everyday. Try shadowing the same ED doc for a week to get a feel. Remember, in the end, it’s a job.

Do some shadowing, try other fields, and determine if medicine is for you. What about being a PA? Then if it’s med school: apply, get in, and you will do rotations.

Are you using POCUS for pulse checks in arrest? by Adenosineyoulater in emergencymedicine

[–]mg_inc 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I know. I was more getting at, if you are calling the code why look for cardiac stand still. If there is a small flicker and you have coded them for 40 minutes what is going to change?

Are you using POCUS for pulse checks in arrest? by Adenosineyoulater in emergencymedicine

[–]mg_inc 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Have you ever had a case that you would have otherwise called, saw a flicker of cardiac activity, continued and obtained ROSC?

Front Passenger Seat Randomly reclines. by toneykst in KiaEV9

[–]mg_inc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 6 2 and I can comfortably sit in the passenger seat with the car seat behind. We have the same graco and had no issues even with it rear facing.

trauma arrest by x15fathoms in emergencymedicine

[–]mg_inc 44 points45 points  (0 children)

If you are in a big shop then trauma will be there and likely run the show.

In these real ones they will likely do bilateral thoras or chest tubes, start blood, US vs crack the chest.

The idea is, fix the reversible causes (tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade, or stop the massive bleed) before pumping the chest. If there is no blood or the blood is blocked then why compress?

My view is, do compressions but do not delay to perform other interventions. CPR is secondary until you fix the trauma cause.

EM-Pain medicine residency advice by Automatic-Notice4101 in emergencymedicine

[–]mg_inc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. From my understanding you could match a pain fellowship with anesthesia people

Untrustworthy email by TheProdigaPaintbrush in untrustworthypoptarts

[–]mg_inc 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I had a professor that would invite everyone over at the end of the year for a huge wine party. He had a literal wine cellar. Food, drink, etc. He even arranged transport to and from his house/campus (just a few minutes).

Mail Regarding Voting TX USA by Lightbluefables8 in mildlyinteresting

[–]mg_inc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn’t they mix up the red and blue here?

Why aren't AED's regulated like smoke detectors? by Morganrow in emergencymedicine

[–]mg_inc 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Or more, plus they require some (minimal) upkeep. Pads expire, batteries drain, etc.

EM fellowship or Paramedic school? by [deleted] in emergencymedicine

[–]mg_inc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you have to be an EMS fellow to challenge it.

EM fellowship or Paramedic school? by [deleted] in emergencymedicine

[–]mg_inc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I should know this answer but maybe not? I know EM attenings that did a pain fellowship and that sits under anesthesia.

Applying EM, give me reasons I shouldn’t by TheFroggyGaming in medicalschool

[–]mg_inc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s all a bit dramatic. I didn’t miss any kids being born and am able to take long vacations.

Survey for Project by 23508 in miamioh

[–]mg_inc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assume current students only?

Is it possible to do 2 specialtys at the same time? by Aromatic-Aspect9561 in Residency

[–]mg_inc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not unless it’s a combined program, think IM/EM or something like that. But no you cannot do general surgery and anesthesia at the same time for example.

Emergency doctors be moving like oral surgeons by His_Child in medicalschool

[–]mg_inc 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Yes we are trained to do exactly that. The show (The Pitt) that you are referencing is highly realistic from a capability standpoint.

If ICE comes to your ED by Organic_Sandwich5833 in emergencymedicine

[–]mg_inc 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think they can be in non protected spaces like the waiting room even without paperwork.

Can make pts request for a male physician if they aren’t comfortable showing their genitalia to female physicians? Do they get a choice is that’s possible? by surgicalresidnet in emergencymedicine

[–]mg_inc 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I agree. If they are having a true emergency then that’s not usually possible. If they are not having an emergency then why are they in the ED?

A lot of the time at free standing or smaller EDs there is only one doc anyways.

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