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. no handout When is it time to stop CPR = medical futility. Only…
Knowing when to admit can be tricky, let’s improve 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. Gaining insight into how admission is determined. Intended for medical providers in all specialties. no handout For this episode, we are…
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! no…
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.…
We finally have it up! Our new website!! Yeah. MedMechanix is intended for MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ONLY and should not be used as medical advice or the right answer on your test. This includes Physicians, NPs, PAs, med students of all kinds, basically whoever finds this information useful for their professional lives. General Goal: 1-2 episodes…