No Pulse! Shock Recommended! The patient wasn’t breathing, and I couldn’t find a pulse! My hands shook as I used my EMS shears to cut through his shirt so that I could apply the automated electronic defibrillator (AED) pads to his chest and push the analyze button. “Shock Recommended!” stated the electronic voice. I pushed…
Prepping for Exams the Scientific Way Examinations are a stressful time for students, so knowing how to best manage your stress and make sure you are ready for those exams can make a key difference. Here are some scientifically- proven methods to help you prepare for exams and ace your finals! Say NO to Cramming…
The Influence of Teachers Each year, October fifth is set aside to remember teachers, whom many have called the most important members of society. Indeed, it if were not for teachers there would be no doctors, nurses, laboratorians, and others. Teachers are the cornerstone of our society, and each of us has been touched in…
What do Sheep Have to do with Blood Transfusions? Today blood transfusion is a common life-saving treatment for trauma patients, surgical patients, and others. Jean-Baptiste Denys, personal physician to Frances’s Louis XIV, is generally credited with performing the first human blood transfusion. In 1667, Denys transfused a 15-year-old boy who had been bled so much…
What are Grand Rounds? In the late 19th century, Sir William Osler, the father of modern medicine, one of the founders of Johns Hopkins Medical School, and John Hopkins’ first professor of medicine, introduced an innovative physician-to-physician teaching forum to disseminate cutting-edge medical knowledge at the bedside. This became known as grand rounds. During grand…
My Top Five List of Medical Movies COVID-19 has probably closed down your local theatre. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the movies at home, especially those with a medical theme. So, grab some popcorn and a soda, and cuddle up with your laptop with my top five favorite medical-themed movies to help…