@precordialthump I totally forgot about the EKG library! Awesome stuff. Keep up the great work (when do you sleep?!)
258 days ago
@emeducation Perfect, thanks for the suggestions! Turns out one is co-authored by Jeff Tabas. He already gave them all books.
258 days ago
Recommendations for an EKG resource to review bread & butter cases for senior residents? Pre-graduation panic setting in for our residents.
258 days ago
@danipedia Good point. I use the studies to convince the trauma consults NOT to get c-spine imaging on EVERYONE (citing distracting injury)!
263 days ago
@doctorflash Hi there. Just wanted to drop a note to thank you for all the extra traffic you're sending to blog. Much appreciated!!
273 days ago
You are about to endotracheally intubate a patient. As you struggle to elevate the laryngoscope more anteriorly, has your left hand ever trembled while trying to see the vocal cords? Before you say, "I think the cords are too anterior, hand me the [insert your favorite backup airway adjunct]", let's focus on some basics.
How can you gain significantly more laryngoscope lift strength? You can do more left arm bicep/tricep exercises, or...
Trick of the Trade Hold the laryngoscope handle as close to the blade as possible.
Grabbing part of the blade helps to stabilize against the "waggling" of the handle. Furthermore, it is easier to pull exactly along the long-axis of the handle at this grip point. I would avoid holding the laryngoscope handle as shown in the image above. Is the physician intubating or holding a fragile cup of tea?
The most stabilizing larngyoscope grip which provides maximal lift strength.
For other airway Tricks of the Trade, take a look an older post.
You are about to endotracheally intubate a patient. As you struggle to elevate the laryngoscope more anteriorly, has your left hand ever trembled while trying to see the vocal cords? Before you say, "I think the cords are too anterior, hand me the [insert your favorite backup airway adjunct]", let's focus on some basics.
How can you gain significantly more laryngoscope lift strength? You can do more left arm bicep/tricep exercises, or...
Trick of the Trade
Hold the laryngoscope handle as close to the blade as possible.
Grabbing part of the blade helps to stabilize against the "waggling" of the handle. Furthermore, it is easier to pull exactly along the long-axis of the handle at this grip point. I would avoid holding the laryngoscope handle as shown in the image above. Is the physician intubating or holding a fragile cup of tea?
which provides maximal lift strength.