RAP 72

1) How I Stay Healthy in EM

Review Summary

  • Source: ALiEM
  • Author: Michael Paddock, DO
  • Reviewer: Octavia Ruelas, MD
5
/ 7
BEEM Rater Scale
7
/ 7
Educational Utility
1
/ 7
Evidence Based Medicine

Takeaway

Adjustment is a part of life, “work-life balance” is a myth, Kanban boards.

2) De-eponymising Anatomical Terminology

Review Summary

  • Source: LITFL
  • Authors: Robert Buttner, Jessica Lee, Mike Cadogan
  • Reviewer: Richard Campbell, MD
4
/ 7
BEEM Rater Scale
4
/ 7
Educational Utility
2
/ 7
Evidence Based Medicine

Takeaway

De-eponymizing anatomical terminology is inevitable for future generations of medical professionals. However, it should not be abolished.

3) “It takes 1 to Roc" Parts One & Two

Review Summary

  • Source: ER Rx
  • Author: Adis Keric, PharmD
  • Reviewer: Kelly Dubay, MD
5
/ 7
BEEM Rater Scale
7
/ 7
Educational Utility
6
/ 7
Evidence Based Medicine

Takeaway

Dose rocuronium for RSI based on IDEAL body weight. Dose closer to 1.2-1.4 mg/kg especially in hypotension, about 100 mg in males, 80 mg in females.

4) How to Become an Effective Learner in Residency

Review Summary

  • Source: Kings County
  • Author: Robert Allen, MD
  • Reviewer: Isaac Dzubay, MD
3
/ 7
BEEM Rater Scale
4
/ 7
Educational Utility
1
/ 7
Evidence Based Medicine

Takeaway

Developing a framework for learning as a resident is important; a multifaceted approach is ideal. A good “recipe” includes a textbook, question bank, podcasts, and primary literature. 

5) The Realities of Responding to Microaggressions

Review Summary

  • Source: Off the Charts
  • Authors: Kari Haley, MD, Steven Jackson, MD
  • Reviewer: Joe Walter, MD
4
/ 7
BEEM Rater Scale
6
/ 7
Educational Utility
2
/ 7
Evidence Based Medicine

Takeaway

Microagressions can have real effects on those who are directly (or indirectly) affected.