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Vasopressin: A Second Class Pressor?
This week we'll be recapping the discussion of our most recent journal club where Dr. Christian Renne, Dr. Anita Goel, and Dr. Maika Dang led us in a discussion centering on the use of vasopressin both in sepsis and in vasoplegic shock states. Take a listen to the podcast below and read the brief summaries of their articles to boost your understanding of Vasopressin. Should you reach for it first or is it a second class pressor?
Dealing with the Wheezes
Asthma and COPD are 2 of the more common ailments responsible for patients presenting to an Emergency Department with complaints of shortness of breath. Last week, we met as a residency and, led by Dr. Lauren Titone, Dr. Walker Plash, and Dr. Rob Thompson, discussed some newer literature for the treatment of these often intertwined conditions. Take a listen to the podcast within to hear our thoughts and read the summary after the jump for the breakdown.
Anti-Arrhythmics - What Good Are They?
Last week we had our first Journal Club of the year and had an excellent discussion of the evidence surrounding the use of amiodarone, lidocaine, and procainamide for ventricular dysrhythmias. Take a listen to the podcast below and read up on the details of the papers below that!