@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
Performing a physical exam on frightened pediatric patients can often be challenging. I am always thrilled to add more child-whisperer techniques to my arsenal of tricks. I have written in the past about
What's your trick on performing an otoscope exam of the ears?
Trick of the Trade:
The case of the disappearing otoscope "hat"
A slight of hand can easily make the otoscope speculum disappear. Your apparent search for this missing "hat" can make it easier for you to examine the ears.
Performing a physical exam on frightened pediatric patients can often be challenging. I am always thrilled to add more child-whisperer techniques to my arsenal of tricks. I have written in the past about
- Balloonimals iPhone app to grossly assess peak flow
- Candleflame iPhone app to grossly assess peak flow
- Eye Handbook iPhone app with pediatric fixation animation targets
- Casting/splinting your buddy bear
What's your trick on performing an otoscope exam of the ears?Trick of the Trade:
The case of the disappearing otoscope "hat"
A slight of hand can easily make the otoscope speculum disappear. Your apparent search for this missing "hat" can make it easier for you to examine the ears.
Thanks to Dr. Chris Nickson ( Life in the Fast Lane ) for the find!