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This is part 2 of Dr. Hassaballa's lecture on common issues in the ICU at night. And it ends like it started: DON'T PANIC. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthcaremusings.substack.com (https://healthcaremusings.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

I had a great conversation with Mr. Matt Knox, CIO of a major healthcare organization in the United States. We discussed cybersecurity and all things related to cyberattacks in healthcare. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…

Continuing our series on what every Resident and Fellow needs to know about getting a job. In this episode, we explore employed models with productivity bonus or even full productivity compensation and what that means. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers…

You have had your interview; you have looked at the practice location; you have met the leadership and potential future coworkers. You like what you see, and you decide to accept the offer of employment. This is an exciting time, and a very crucial part comes next: the "term sheet"…

The FTC has just issued a ruling banning noncompete clauses in employment contracts with some exceptions. I think there is much more nuance than the FTC Chair is making it out to be. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get…

A recent KFF poll indicated that 95% of people, across party lines, trust physicians for accurate health information. This must never be taken for granted. Link to poll: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2818265 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,…

Today, 15 years ago, my eldest daughter Bayan died after a brutal battle with cancer. And so, today, I wear pink at work in honor of her memory. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit…

In this video episode of Healthcare Musings, Dr. Hassaballa shares how he is totally grossed out by cicadas and then reflects over the biology of human disgust. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthcaremusings.substack.com…

September 17 is Physician Suicide Awareness Day. I’ve seen the face of physician suicide, and it is devastating.

In this latest Journal Club episode, Dr. Hassaballa discusses an article about potassium replacement after cardiac surgery. Could this be the beginning of a more sensible potassium replacement protocol? Study link: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2823246

CMS has proposed another cut in physician reimbursement. Really? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthcaremusings.substack.com (https://healthcaremusings.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

Just as important as battling critical illness, the battle against an ignoble death is crucial in the ICU. Dr. Hassaballa reflects.

As the 2024 Summer Olympic Games enter their final week, Dr. Hassaballa reflects on how wonderful it is to watch.

Dr. Hassaballa shares advice for those students starting medical school.

Dr. Hassaballa discusses a recent study about using noninvasive ventilation for preoxygenation prior to intubation. Study link: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2313680

Some say drinking alcohol may prevent food poisoning. Umm…not really.

Dr. Hassaballa discusses a devastating case of toxic shock syndrome, and its pathology and pathophysiology. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthcaremusings.substack.com (https://healthcaremusings.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

In this latest episode of Journal Club, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the latest evidence regarding stress ulcer prophylaxis. Article link: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2404245 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthcaremusings.substack.com (https://healthcaremusings.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

As an Intensivist, I wage multiple battles in the ICU. In this latest episode, I reflect on what those battles are.

Dr. Hassaballa reflects on what it means to be an ICU Doctor and a father. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthcaremusings.substack.com (https://healthcaremusings.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

In honor of Sepsis Awareness Month, Dr. Hassaballa remind us to always be on the lookout for sepsis, which can manifest as a variety of conditions.

As we conclude Sepsis Awareness Month, Dr. Hassaballa discusses how the definition of sepsis changes depending on which insurance company the patient uses.

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Dr. Hassaballa expresses his appreciation and gratitude to Nurses everywhere. Happy Nurses Week 2024! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthcaremusings.substack.com (https://healthcaremusings.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)