@ProcedurePRIME

PRIME: Procedural Research and Innovation for Medical Educators. We aim to advance procedural research + education within Internal Medicine. R/T not endorsement

Joined March 2022
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Hi #medtwitter! We’re #PRIME - a group of (mostly) Internal Medicine physicians dedicated to advancing procedural innovation, safety, and research. Follow us for discussions around procedural technique; evidence updates, live Q&A, and more!
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In patients *without cirrhosis* who have culture-negative neutrocytic ascites, I treat for peritonitis when
56%PMN> 250
25%Never by wbc or pmn alone
19%When there is sepsis
0%The wbc is really high
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Nick Mark MD
@nickmmark25 May 2023
Interesting RCT in @NEJM about platelet transfusions prior to CVC placement in people w/ thrombocytopenia (Plt 10-50k): - higher rate of grade 2-4 bleeding w/o Plt transfusion: 11.9% vs 4.9% - difference driven by much more bleeding w/ subclavian lines nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NE… 1/
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Ensure proper training and technique litfl.com/intraosseous-acces…

Intraosseous access

Intraosseous (IO) access can be obtained using manual or drill-inserted devices for insertion of specialised needles; IO access uses the medullary space as a non collapsible entry point into the...

litfl.com
Journal of Brown Hospital Medicine@BrownJHM12 Apr 2023
Obtaining intraosseus access @scientissimum #Medtwitter
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NephroPOCUS
@NephroP13 Apr 2023
#POCUS image of the day 📸 Classic example of rapid atrial swirl sign (RASS) - rapid opacification of right atrium after saline (preferably agitated but not necessary) injection. Positive test suggests correct placement of central venous catheter #MedTwitter #Nephpearls #FOAMcc Image courtesy: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2555…
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I use POCUS to confirm NG tube placement
73%Never
4%Exclusively
24%Yes, still get xray
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Cochrane wants further study of this technique
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Nice description the technique here: brownemblog.com/blog-1/2021/…
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Katie Wiskar
@katiewiskar14 Nov 2022
Ok team. Let's talk about this mysterious, pulsatile-appearing thing in the abdomen. Many of you were concerned that this was a massive AAA 😱😱😱 And, to be fair, that was my first split-second reaction when I scanned the patient as well. BUT!
Katie Wiskar
@katiewiskar13 Nov 2022
#POCUS puzzle time again: What's the large circular anechoic structure seen here? Probe is placed on the patient's abdomen in the epigastric region. Patient was in the ICU in profound shock NYD.
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Carlos A. Metidieri Menegozzo MD, PhD, FACS, TCBC@carlosmenegozzo12 Nov 2022
Replying to @ProcedurePRIME @DrGalenMD @MFleshner301 @ria_dancel @katiewiskar @JosephineCool1 @IM_POCUS @G2Disrupt @cameron_baston @DrKukaracha @medmanny @EAFischer
Agree 100%. I've been teaching a simple approach for tube thoracostomy using ultrasound. Published it in 2018. This seems like a great opportunity to share! sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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SrivatsaNagachandan@Srivatsa3412 Nov 2022
#Usg #thoracentesis #avoidinghemothorax #upperborderoflowerrib #safeentry
PRIME Procedural Research and Innovation@ProcedurePRIME12 Nov 2022
One of the feared complications in thoracentesis is hemothorax due to laceration of an intercostal artery. Let's talk about how to avoid it 🧵
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Segun Olusanya (He/Him) [email protected]@iceman_ex12 Nov 2022
This is a nice thread on a common #pocus procedure. #foamed
PRIME Procedural Research and Innovation@ProcedurePRIME12 Nov 2022
One of the feared complications in thoracentesis is hemothorax due to laceration of an intercostal artery. Let's talk about how to avoid it 🧵
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Olugbenga Okusanya MD@okusanyamd12 Nov 2022
This is pretty neat. Directly applies to pigtail placement. The rib is your first target. Not the space.
PRIME Procedural Research and Innovation@ProcedurePRIME12 Nov 2022
One of the feared complications in thoracentesis is hemothorax due to laceration of an intercostal artery. Let's talk about how to avoid it 🧵
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One of the feared complications in thoracentesis is hemothorax due to laceration of an intercostal artery. Let's talk about how to avoid it 🧵
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More info on thoracentesis complications and how to avoid them here: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article…

Complications of thoracentesis: incidence, risk factors, and strategies for prevention

Although thoracentesis is generally considered safe, procedural complications are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. In this article, we review the risk factors and...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Thanks for reading! Would love to hear your thoughts and practice tips. Ping @DrGalenMD @MFleshner301 @ria_dancel @curlypocusmd @buckeye_sanjay @katiewiskar @JosephineCool1 @ProcdocAU @IM_POCUS @G2Disrupt @cameron_baston @DrKukaracha @medmanny @EAFischer
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