MD,MPH. ED/CC intensivist; Implementation researcher; Echo lover; Sports enthusiast (🏈🏀🎾) #JustPOCUSit

St Louis, MO
Joined July 2013
From bench to bedside. 🩺🔬 Last week, our ASSURE Fellows participated in a hands-on simulation workshop with @eaa5683, exploring how research translates into patient care.
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This week we officially welcome our new Chair, Dr. Padma Gulur, to the #WashUAnesthesiology family! Welcome to @washumedicine, Dr. Gulur!
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In June, we celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month which honors the rich history, vibrant cultures, & lasting contributions of Caribbean Americans. From music and food to art, language, and history, their impact is felt every day. Info: bit.ly/49y3ymQ
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Last weekend, Women from #WashUAnesthesiology gathered for the fourth annual Supporting Women of WUDA Retreat. The day included a keynote from Dr. Sariya Saabye, breakout sessions, and a clothing and book swap. Read the highlights: anesthesiology.wustl.edu/hig…
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Each year, National Deaf History Month is celebrated to commemorate the achievements and contributions of people who are deaf and hard of hearing. For more info, local events, and resources visit: bit.ly/3DAYql1
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Join us tomorrow for the H.E.R. Symposium: Honoring Excellence in Research celebrating Women’s History Month and gender equity in STEM. 🗓 March 31 | ⏰ 12–6 p.m. 📍 Connor Auditorium, FLTC
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This March, we celebrate Women's History Month with the theme "Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future." Let's honor the incredible women who have transformed our world & continue to inspire us daily. Info, resources, and events: bit.ly/3IiKta9.
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Congratulations to Dr. Anne Drewry on her installation as the inaugural Llorin-Roa Professor of Anesthesiology! A well-deserved honor recognizing outstanding leadership in Critical Care Medicine.
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New Free Lecture! “A Case for POCUS TCCD” 1. How to obtain and optimize the transtemporal acoustic window 2. Identifying MCA flow and waveform patterns 3. Recognizing signs of cerebral circulatory arrest and elevated ICP 4. Integrating TCCD into POCUS protocols for neuro-critical care and brain death evaluation 🎥 Watch now: pulmonarypocus.com/tccd or youtu.be/zx3GUIC8lSA Thanks to @drmohansai and @YubSedhai for leading the way on this. I hope to collaborate again soon! @NephroP Perfect for ICU, Neuro, and POCUS enthusiasts. #POCUS #TCCD #NeuroICU #CriticalCare #UltrasoundEducation
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A 69-years-old woman, in chronic hemodialysis, routine control. No symptoms. #echofirst
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1/ Anaesthetic challenge. Patient turns up at a district general hospital for urgent (cancer) surgery. 2 months earlier TTE showed this pericardial effusion considered to be neoplastic in origin. Colchicine and steroids had been prescribed. A repeat echo the day before surgery was missed. You look at the scan 👀🫀”
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(1/x) In fellowship, I managed a peri-arrest patient in the middle of the night who changed my understanding and appreciation for hemodynamics, ultrasound, and TEE. I've seen similar cases dozens of times now, yet this commonly gets missed, even at top institutions worldwide. A 🧵
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(4/x) Immediately after intubating I inserted the TEE probe. The anatomy and physiology was immediately obvious --> severe dynamic LVOT obstruction with SAAM. The epinephrine was killing them, not helping. I bolused phenylephrine, vasopressin, and started fluid boluses... things improved, but not by much.
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Great visual showing how LVOT VTI increases with inotropic support! #POCUS #FOAMed #Nephpearls
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Hear about Martin's inspirational journey of living without the excruciating pain associated with sickle cell disease and receiving a breakthrough gene therapy thanks to @washumedicine and @STLChildrens @WashUOncology
Martin Mwita was born with sickle cell disease and doctors told his mom he likely wouldn't live past age 35. But then a cure arrived. Learn more about his incredible journey and the cutting-edge treatment he received at WashU Medicine and @STLChildrens: medicine.washu.edu/news/regi…

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I have created this simple guide on the use of vasopressors and inotropes in patients with cardiogenic shock, combining both European and American guidelines. I look forward to your kind opinion and feedback.
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If you’re measuring LVOT diameter, be careful, any small error gets squared in the πr² equation. One workaround? Grab the diameter from a previous echo report. And if you’re just assessing fluid responsiveness, you don’t even need the diameter, just track VTI changes before and after a leg raise or fluid bolus. But don’t forget to watch the heart rate too, changes in HR can throw off your cardiac output comparison at different time points.
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My selected echo of today. A 40 yo woman with a ischemic stroke. No other CV history. #echofirst
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