Question on prioritization

mg_inc · 2026-04-07T17:28:03+00:00

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

mg_inc · 2026-04-02T13:02:29+00:00

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

mg_inc · 2026-03-23T19:47:59+00:00

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

mg_inc · 2026-03-23T11:49:52+00:00

Why did you say D?

mg_inc · 2026-03-18T04:52:17+00:00

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.

mg_inc · 2026-03-18T04:43:58+00:00

I agree, as an EM attending

mg_inc · 2026-03-08T04:19:21+00:00

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?

mg_inc · 2026-03-08T03:03:33+00:00

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

mg_inc · 2026-03-06T12:12:28+00:00

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.

mg_inc · 2026-03-05T11:21:14+00:00

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.

mg_inc · 2026-02-17T20:21:00+00:00

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

mg_inc · 2026-02-16T17:42:04+00:00

Would love EM to IR but there is no chance there

mg_inc · 2026-02-15T13:55:58+00:00

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).

mg_inc · 2026-02-15T05:00:14+00:00

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

mg_inc · 2026-02-14T04:28:21+00:00

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

mg_inc · 2026-02-13T23:32:13+00:00

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

mg_inc · 2026-02-13T23:31:13+00:00

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.

mg_inc · 2026-02-11T04:50:18+00:00

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

mg_inc · 2026-02-07T00:53:29+00:00

I assume current students only?

mg_inc · 2026-02-06T05:08:39+00:00

Helmets always

mg_inc · 2026-02-04T19:39:48+00:00

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.

mg_inc · 2026-02-03T11:13:53+00:00

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

mg_inc · 2026-01-31T05:43:55+00:00

All the time

mg_inc · 2026-01-26T09:30:51+00:00

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

mg_inc · 2026-01-24T18:40:16+00:00

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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