The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine

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14. Ask a Fellow: "Broken Down" - Hemolysis Nov 04, 2018

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Today we break down an approach to hemolysis! This episode establishes an approach to diagnosis, clinical and laboratory evaluation and treatment of one of the most fatal hemolytic anemias - TTP. Thanks to our fellow Dr. Chenchen Hou for taking us through this complex topic.
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13. Drop the Beat - Bradyarrhythmia Oct 21, 2018

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A heart that is well conditioned, or well worth worrying about? In this podcast we discuss the physiology, diagnosis, and management of bradyarrythmias! Don't forget to check out www.theinternatwork.com for a summary infographic.

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12. Bones, Stones, Moans and Groans - Hypercalcemia Oct 07, 2018

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A common problem with complex physiology! Learn all about our approach to the diagnosis and management of hypercalcemia.
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11. Where salt goes, water follows - Ascites Sep 23, 2018

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Ascites is the pathologic accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. In this episode, we review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of ascites, with a focus on ascites secondary to liver cirrhosis. Be sure to check out www.theinternatwork.com for our accompanying infographic.

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10. Ask A Fellow: "Blasted Blasts" - Blasts in the peripheral blood smear Sep 09, 2018

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The first episode in our new "Ask A Fellow" series, geared towards senior level learners. In this episode, we sit down with a fellow and discuss their approach to Blasts in the peripheral blood smear. Be sure to check out www.theinternatwork.com for the associated infographic!

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9. Bugs in Your Blood- Bacteremia Aug 26, 2018

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Have you ever gotten the phone call "your patient has grown gram + cocci in groups"? In this episode, we outline an approach to bacteremia- particularly what to do if your cultures have not yet speciated.

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8. When the Pipe Bursts - Upper GI Bleed Aug 12, 2018

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How do you solve a problem like melena? In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation, management, and investigations for patients who present with Upper GI bleeds.

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7. The Engine That Could - DKA Jul 29, 2018

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Does being asked to manage DKA make you nervous and uncomfortable? Well never fear, the Intern At Work has your back! In this episode, we outline an approach to assessment and management of the patient with DKA. Insulin infusions, electrolyte management, this podcast has it all. **This episode has been re-uploaded to reflect a correction. In the initial podcast, we state that insulin infusion must be overlapped with subcutaneous rapid acting insulin, when it should in fact read LONG acting insulin.

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6. The Disease of Kings - Gout Jul 15, 2018

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In this episode, it's all about gout! From our residents to yours, we go through a simple approach to gout including clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment.

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5. A Paucity of Platelets - Thrombocytopenia Jul 01, 2018

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In this episode we talk all about platelets! We outline the physiology of platelets, common etiologies of thrombocytopenia, investigations and management. Finally, we'll take you through the need to know risks of platelet transfusions to help you in talking to patients on the ward!

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