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Using Sound Waves to Help a Cric
Journal Club, Grand Rounds Jeffery Hill, MD M.Ed Journal Club, Grand Rounds Jeffery Hill, MD M.Ed

Using Sound Waves to Help a Cric

It is well known that ultrasound has exploded in its application in both diagnostics and procedures and has ultimately revolutionized the way we practice medicine. With its growing use, more and more providers are comfortable using ultrasound for both identification of anatomy/pathology and to guide procedures that were previously only done with landmarks. While having the skills to perform landmark guided procedures is incredibly important, there is much value in being able to visually confirm anatomy to avoid procedure complications, especially when landmarks are difficult to palpate / identify in certain individuals. This recap of a recent journal club article covers a paper looking into the use of POCUS to help perform cricothyrotomy.

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What is Clinical Informatics Anyway?
Electives Jeffery Hill, MD M.Ed Electives Jeffery Hill, MD M.Ed

What is Clinical Informatics Anyway?

When I began my clinical informatics elective I planned to spend my time taking online courses on how to improve my Epic efficiency. After a day or so of online sessions I realized that (a) I’m already an Epic master (sort of) and (b) I hoped there was more to “clinical informatics” than faster documentation. So let’s begin at the beginning: what is clinical informatics?

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