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Oct. 18, 2024

The Battle Against An Ignoble Death

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

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Oct. 18, 2024

Reflections on the Olympic Games

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

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Oct. 18, 2024

My Advice For Those Starting Medical School

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

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Oct. 18, 2024

Journal Club: Preoxygenation Prior To Intubation

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

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Oct. 18, 2024

PLEASE Don’t Do THIS To Prevent Food Poisoning!

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

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Oct. 18, 2024

Nursing Chalk Talk

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)

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Oct. 18, 2024

Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis - What’s the Evidence?

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)

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Oct. 18, 2024

The Battles I Wage In The ICU

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

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Oct. 18, 2024

An ICU Doctor Reflects On Father’s Day

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)

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Oct. 18, 2024

Sepsis Beware

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.

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Oct. 18, 2024

Know Your Sepsis

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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Oct. 18, 2024

How Patients and Their Families Can Prevent Clinician Burnout

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Oct. 18, 2024

There is No ”Care” in Healthcare Without Nurses

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)

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Oct. 18, 2024

Why December is Such a Tough Month

December is a difficult month for me and my family. This is because in December, on the 30th to be exact, our eldest daughter was born in 1996. And she passed away after a brutal battle with lymphoma in June of 2009. And to help me deal with the grief…

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Oct. 18, 2024

Get Your Living Will Done Today

In this episode, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the utmost importance of having advanced directives in place now, when you’re healthy and of sound mind. Living Will Link: https://www.legalzoom.com/marketing/estate-planning/living-will Healthcare Power of Attorney: https://legaltemplates.net/form/lt/medical-power-of-attorney/ (https://legaltemplates.net/form/lt/medical-power-of-attorney/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%7B24-Medical%20Power%20of%20Attorney%7D&utm_term=healthcare%20power%20of%20attorney&utm_campaign_id=684958740&utm_adgroup=%7BMedical%20Power%20of%20Attorney%7D&utm_adgroup_id=36797636042&utm_content=425715906427&device=m&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiuC2BhDSARIsALOVfBI857WdeppmgsY1w1oxRSEfZLfLHeEb12KZcJh2EtXBD0VdDv1D_r0aAkWdEALw_wcB)

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Oct. 18, 2024

Don’t Skimp on Your Sleep

A new Gallup poll (https://news.gallup.com/poll/642704/americans-sleeping-less-stressed.aspx?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_content=morelink&utm_campaign=syndication) , published April 19, 2024, shows that more Americans feel they do not get enough sleep each night. In this latest episode, Dr. Hassaballa - a Board-certified Sleep Medicine Specialist - discusses why this is so very bad for your health and wellbeing. This is…

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Oct. 18, 2024

Journal Club: Adverse Events From The Covid Vaccine

In this latest installment of Journal Club, Dr. Hassaballa discussed a large study of COVID vaccines and adverse events of special interest. Study link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X24001270 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)

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Oct. 18, 2024

Towards Patient and Family Centered Care

Dr. Hassaballa interviews patient experience executive and patient advocate Dominic Kayatta about a negative experience of a family whose loved one died in the ICU. The patient's family gave us permission to share this story, and we are eternally grateful. Thank you. This is a public episode. If you would…

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Oct. 18, 2024

Nights in the ICU - Part 4

In Part 4 of his series "Nights in the ICU," Dr. Hassaballa discusses acute stroke, blood pressure management, SATs, and what a true crystalloid bolus is. 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)

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Oct. 18, 2024

Documentation and Litigation

In this latest lecture in his ICU Lecture series, Dr. Hassaballa delves into the contentious realm of litigation and how to mitigate its specter. 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)

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Oct. 18, 2024

Great Minds in Medicine: Dr. Rob Bessler

Dr. Rob Bessler, CEO of Honest Health and Founder of Sound Physicians, talks with Dr. Hassaballa about where healthcare in America needs to go.

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Oct. 18, 2024

”The Job Picks the Person”

Continuing my series for Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month, I have a conversation with my colleague, partner, and friend about why we chose Critical Care Medicine. 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…

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Oct. 18, 2024

Great Minds in Medicine: Dr. Rob Zipper

With the continuing decrease in physician reimbursement from CMS, Dr. Hassaballa has a conversation with Dr. Rob Zipper, CMO of Advisory Services of Sound Physicians. Links mentioned in episode: Dartmouth Atlas: https://data.dartmouthatlas.org/ Documentation Rules: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2023-e-m-descriptors-guidelines.pdf CPT: https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/press-releases/ama-new-2023-cpt-code-set-includes-burden-reducing-revisions

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