“There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.”
– Willa Cather
Over the past several years, I’ve thought a lot about what to say during the immediate moments after a failed cardiac arrest or traumatic resuscitation.
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Core Content by Sanjay Mohan, MD
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The Silence After
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Stay Hungry
“Take one more look. Surgery will prep the neck in the meantime.”
Emergency medicine is a cruel field. The more I learn, the more I realize my deficiencies,
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Journal Review
Delayed Fluid Resuscitation for Hypotensive Patients with Penetrating Torso Injuries
Prior to this study, the preoperative approach to hypotensive patients with trauma included prompt intravenous infusion of isotonic fluids – the rationale being to sustain tissue perfusion and vital organ function while diagnostic and therapeutic procedures were underway.
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Pay It Forward
“What’s your airway plan, Michelle?”
To be quite frank, I don’t think I actually listened to what my junior said in response. Without much thought, I promptly replied (in my big boy voice),
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Who Are You?
“Code Blue in the waiting room!”
As my co-resident, attending, and I sprinted down the hall, I vividly remember thinking to myself that I probably shouldn’t be here right now.
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Journal Review
Shock Index vs. ABC Score in Predicting Need for Massive Transfusion
Massive hemorrhage is a major cause of early death in trauma patients. A vast majority of US trauma centers haves established Massive Transfusion Protocols (MTP) in order to facilitate early and aggressive balanced resuscitation.
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Pediatric Supracondylar Fractures
This post dives into the management of supracondylar fractures and talks about some of the complications to look out for.
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The Paradox
The Paradox
“Go take a break.” “Let me quickly pick up these two patients.” “Go grab some food and come back.” “I’m fine, I’ll just…” “Sanjay,
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