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Why doctors need a funny bone

Doctors are always so serious—but perhaps we shouldn't be. Find out why humor is a crucial characteristic of any physician.
9th Sep 2018 • 5m read

How to be a kick-ass mentor!

It's never too early to become a mentor... but should doctors even bother?
29th Aug 2018 • 6m read

Decompressing a tension pneumothorax

Learn how to place chest tubes and quickly decompress a tension pneumothorax.
29th Aug 2018 • 2m read

Vertigo maneuvers—performing the HINTS exam

Learn how to perform and interpret the three elements of the HINTS exam in order to differentiate between central vertigo and peripheral causes.
29th Aug 2018 • 4m read

Transvenous pacing—troubleshooting

Learn how to diagnose and fix common TVP complications such as failure to capture, pace, or sense.
29th Aug 2018 • 2m read

Mastering transcutaneous pacing

In this video, we'll cover how to transcutaneously pace a patient.
29th Aug 2018 • 2m read

How to win patients and influence people

How do you convince patients (or anyone else, really) to do what you want them to? Here are a few ideas...
25th Aug 2018 • 6m read

Finding your ikigai—the Japanese secret to happiness

Does practising medicine make you happy? If not, it may be time to search for your ikigai.
19th Aug 2018 • 7m read

The Shakespearean doctor—how literature can make you a better medic

Reading fiction is a waste of time... or is it? Find out why doctors should indulge themselves in literature and not feel bad about it.
16th Aug 2018 • 5m read

Leading a team through a resuscitation attempt

Master the foolproof strategies required for managing any resuscitation attempt effectively.
13th Aug 2018 • 2m read