Nov 22, 2019
We investigate the claim that a subjective assessment is an accurate way to measure functional capacity.
We also explore whether self-reported ability to climb two flights of stairs is the best subjective method to assess functional capacity and whether exercise tolerance greater than or equal to 4 metabolic equivalents...
Oct 11, 2019
We investigate the claim that norepinephrine is not safe for peripheral administration.
Our guests today are Dr. Katarina Ruscic and Dr. Jamie Sparling of the Critical Care Division of the Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Sep 20, 2019
We investigate the claim that administering ketorolac (Toradol) increases bleeding and should be avoided in surgeries for which there is concern for bleeding.
Claim 1. Administration of intraoperative ketorolac increases the bleeding time due to platelet inhibition
Claim 2. Increased bleeding time translates to higher...
Aug 19, 2019
We investigate claims about reversal of neuromuscular blockade.
Claim 1. Location of train-of-four assessment matters
Claim 2. Train-of-four is unnecessary with "sufficient" time from the last dose
Claim 3. Fade can be discriminated by tactile assessment
Our guest today is Dr. Daniel Saddawi-Konefka of...
Jul 29, 2019
We investigate the claim that the sniffing position aligns the "axes" and is the optimal position for viewing the glottic opening.
Our guest is Dr. Keith Baker, Vice Chair for Education and a thoracic anesthesiologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
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