The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine

Exploring vasopressors and their clinical use, including key receptors and common types like Norepinephrine, Vasopressin, Epinephrine, Dopamine, and Phenylephrine. Introduction to Medicine Base Camp for emergency case management scenarios.

In this engaging discussion, Grace Zhang, an internal medicine resident and writer, shares her insights on transfusion medicine. She dives into the complexities of acute and delayed transfusion reactions, explaining symptoms like fever and TACO. Grace emphasizes the crucial steps for managing these reactions, detailing the importance of halting transfusions, calling for help, and preserving evidence for the blood bank. This practical guide is essential for any medical professional looking to enhance their transfusion care skills.

Dr. Grace Zhang, Dr. Graeme Quest, Dr. Siddhartha Srivastava, and Lucy Lan discuss blood transfusions including indications, blood types, platelet transfusions, and comprehensive guides for managing coagulopathies and trauma cases. They explore the historical origins and modern advancements in transfusion medicine, emphasizing the importance of judicious use and maintaining a balanced ratio of blood components.

Dr. Alina Blazer, Respirology Fellow, discusses managing Acute Asthma Exacerbations, highlighting differences from COPD, clinical manifestations, treatment strategies. Focus on long-term management, emerging therapies for prevention. Case study of a 35-year-old woman with severe exacerbation, importance of early intervention, IV magnesium use, evolving strategies like non-invasive ventilation. Decision-making on intubation, managing exacerbations with new biologic agents, Benralizumab, and collaboration in the ED for effective care.

Explore the intricacies of diagnosing and managing delirium in healthcare settings, focusing on types of delirium, diagnostic approaches, triggers, management strategies, and long-term effects. Learn about the impact of delirium on patients and medical professionals, along with the importance of collateral history, identifying triggers, and utilizing non-pharmacologic approaches for treatment.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we talk about the microbiology, clinical manifestations and treatment of one of the oldest diseases in the books - Pneumonia!Support the show

A clinical walkthrough of lymphadenopathy, from lymphocyte basics and causes to a handy CHICAGO differential. Risk factors like EBV and HIV are explored alongside typical Hodgkin presentations. Practical guidance covers exams, lab and imaging choices, biopsy techniques, and current treatment strategies including ABVD and salvage options.

Send us Fan MailIn this special episode, we speak with Dr. Isaac Bogoch (Infectious Diseases, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital) about the epidemic of the novel coronavirus in 2019. This podcast was recorded on February 5, 2020 and we are seeing new information and learning more about the virus every day. Stay up-to-date with your institutional policies and the news that is coming out from reputable sources. If you need a place to start - follow Dr. Isaac Bogoch @BogochIsaac on twitter!Support the show

Dr. Franco, Dr. Luthra, and Dr. Srivaratharajah discuss adrenal insufficiency, covering causes, effects, diagnosis, and management. They explore historical cases, patient evaluation, triggers, workup, replacement therapy, adrenal crisis, and steroid dosage adjustments.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we sit down with Dr. Roochi Arora (Breast malignancy and melanoma fellow), who takes us through the pertinent components of an approach to breast cancer for the internist. In particular, we go through a case of a patient returning to hospital with metastatic breast cancer- how to manage her potential complications, work up of the malignancy itself, and an overview of treatment options. Special Guest: Dr. Emily Jackson (Internal Medicine Resident)Host: Dr. Zahra Merali (Internal Medicine Resident)Infographic: Shannon Gui (Medical Student)Support the show