Acid-base 301 – solving yesterday’s morning report case

One of my main teaching philosophies includes understanding how to teach basics and when to move to more advanced concepts.

Maybe lowering cholesterol does not matter

These results will shake some readers faith in science. For me the results add to our understanding. This study affirms the value of scientific inquiry.

Criticisms of retainer medicine

  Why are highly ethical physicians opting for this style of practice?  If they are honest, they will find some truths that knee jerk opposition obscures.

The primary care reimbursement mess

I fear that it is important but a bit obtuse. I cannot imagine a sound bite approach to the evil the RUC has wrought.

What is an academic hospitalist?

I cannot answer the question. Perhaps defining an academic hospitalist is like defining pornography. Perhaps the question is moot.

Dyspneic

As we left the room, I turned to the resident, intern and student and explained, “That is why I love being an internist.”

ABG quiz revealed

While ABGs are painful, in cases like this one, they provide important information that pulse oximetry alone does not provide.

ABG quiz

The patient has metabolic alkalosis with respiratory compensation. The low oxygen level (pO2 of 62) suggests mild hypoxemia on room air.

Understanding epidemiology, strengths and weaknesses

Physicians often prescribe statins to healthier patients, influenced by requests and selective adherence, leading to better outcomes, even with placebo effects.

Medicare not paying for errors

While on vacation, I did view a few blogs. One topic which caught my eye was the new Medicare policy on errors.