We were discussing a case today and learnt how important it is to take a second to think before we do something when dealing with patients.
Before you get a CT scan on the patient in the ER, stop and think - does the patient really need a CT scan? Will it get me the answers I'm looking for? Or will I need additional testing? Think of the harms of radiation exposure. Unless you don't want to rule out a hemorrhage that requires immediate intervention, do not order it STAT.
Before you give that high dose steroids for a flare of Multiple sclerosis, stop and think about the potential harm - what if the patient has a latent TB infection? What if the patient is immunocompromised?
Something to think about...
That's all!
I'm sorry that I haven't been posting lately.
But even though I'm busy, I want you to know that residency is awesome, I love working and learning here.
I hope you are doing well and I'll try to post small little learning points now and then.
-IkaN
Before you get a CT scan on the patient in the ER, stop and think - does the patient really need a CT scan? Will it get me the answers I'm looking for? Or will I need additional testing? Think of the harms of radiation exposure. Unless you don't want to rule out a hemorrhage that requires immediate intervention, do not order it STAT.
Before you give that high dose steroids for a flare of Multiple sclerosis, stop and think about the potential harm - what if the patient has a latent TB infection? What if the patient is immunocompromised?
Something to think about...
That's all!
I'm sorry that I haven't been posting lately.
But even though I'm busy, I want you to know that residency is awesome, I love working and learning here.
I hope you are doing well and I'll try to post small little learning points now and then.
-IkaN
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