20 years ago, medical “never events" (e.g. leaving a sponge in a patient after surgery) were the "cost of doing business"–until we decided they were unacceptable.
Now, some hospitals are suing patients for bills, playing tax games, & more. These too should be #NeverEvents. 1/x
ALT https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2798115
#RCDP In Situ Sim in Emergency Center @TexasChildrens. Today’s key points: 1) in penetrating trauma, plan how to get out of trauma room (&to OR) ASAP. 2) in cardiac arrest, plan for shockable rhythm; optimize readiness for shock at each pulse/rhythm check. @DrBramPedsER@pemdoc
Perceptions of #dog breed temperments are ingrained in our culture. Breed #stereotypes play out in dog parks, show up in city ordinances & leases, are celebrated at dog shows, and infuse Hollywood movies... but what if I told you dog temperment doesn't work like that? 1/n
ALT Morpheous from the Matrix "But what if I told you" Meme (even though Morpheous doesn't actually say this line in the Matrix) where Neo/Keanu Reeves is reflected in Morpheous's mirrored sunglasses with text that says "But what if I told you dog temperament doesn't work like that?"
New in Science: A genetic study involving more than 2,000 dogs suggests that, contrary to popular belief, breed alone is a poor predictor of behavior.
Read that research and more in this week's issue. ➡ fcld.ly/85l8lon
Thanks to our multi-disciplinary team in #PEM, EC nursing, Sim Center, and other areas for bringing back this recurring event. Under the leadership of Dr. Sharon Won @sharon1md. #SimulationSavesLives
1) “Every living thing on earth today—every fish, beetle, mammal and tree—is the forward point in a flame of life that has remained aglow throughout billions of years…”
Was reading this article on prehospital preparation while awaiting grand rounds presented by @manishshahtx... seems very appropriate. Adaptation of a Simulation Model and Checklist to Assess... : Simulation in Healthcare journals.lww.com/simulationi…
#TexasChildrens nurses, Michael Pickett, Jaime Choate and Jeannie Eggers received a $50,000 award for creating RediStik, a training device that helps nurses practice inserting catheters and performing intravenous therapy. Learn more: ms.spr.ly/6018wTv1k
Cureus | A Simulation Workshop for Pediatric Residents Using Team-Based Reflective Practice to Communicate Life-Altering News cureus.com/articles/84842-a-…@TCHQUEST
I spent many hours last week observing the practice of medicine while sitting at my mom’s hospital bedside and was reminded of some important communication pearls. Some musings…
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as a threat when I, a black man, should fear you. From the white women weaponizing police against bird watchers to the white men hunting down and killing joggers, you have given me every reason to fear you…yet, I just wave and smile.
I think it’s funny when I walk into work in the early hours of the morning and you cross over to the other side of the street. I chuckle when you question whether I work here while I’m in scrubs and have my badge hanging in plain sight. I laugh at the thought of you seeing me