StorytellERdoc
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Walking into Room 33, my next patient, who had come to the ER complaining of cough and cold symptoms, seemed just as I had expected. What can I do to help you in our ER today?" In the meantime, a good friend brought to my attention the many layers of meaning to the below post. I hope you, too, find new meaning in old words.
StorytellERdoc
MARCH 1, 2019
I can't pinpoint the moment exactly, but several years ago I began to notice that many of our ER patients were presenting for treatment wearing nice fluffy fleece bottoms. Little Sally, who was brought to our ER by her parents for vomiting and diarrhea, was not the only family member wearing cartoon pajama bottoms. People will stare.
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Physician's Weekly
JUNE 11, 2025
Likewise, the National Institute on Aging developed a toolkit to help promote safe, effective exercise techniques for old er adults. Pertinent information includes the patient’s food intake, physical activity, medication history, significant medical events, stress, and sleep. Structured exercise programs can help in both regards.
StorytellERdoc
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Recently, due to the stress that several of my dearest friends have been experiencing in caring for their elderly parents, I am even more appreciative and respectful of my privilege in caring for elderly patients who have attentive and loving adult children who accompany them to our ER. We sat the back up for her to be more comfortable.
StorytellERdoc
JULY 17, 2020
On arrival to our ER, we found this patient to be in pulseless ventricular tachycardia--a malignant, life-threatening electrical rhythm of the heart. As the cardiologist and our ER team continued with resuscitation efforts, I went to the family room to speak to this patient's wife. Our reality was that time was not our friend.
StorytellERdoc
AUGUST 12, 2019
"The death of a child is the single most traumatic event in medicine. The loss of one child during any shift in the ER is devastating. These patients were brought to our ER in multiple rigs that could never travel fast enough in these circumstances. This is a life-changing event for them." Amy," I said, "what happened?
GeriPal
MAY 22, 2025
This is not highly scripted orchestral music, people, its Jazz. -S And I was fortunate to record an episode of my medical mixtape with Tyler at the w hich meeting were we at, Tyler ? Tyler 01:12 AHPM. We were in Denver. Alex 01:15 AHPM. So check that episode out. Check all the episodes out. It’s a terrific podcast, Tyler. Welcome, Tyle r.
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