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dasSMACC Day 1: Pik’s Rambles

Dr. Pik Mukherji shares with us his rambles from the first day of dasSMACC in Berlin – ask Pik your questions in the comments section!

What kind of shock? Spinal shock?

You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. Would you like to specify whether our patient needs a rectal exam or a pressor? THIS IS SPINAL SHOCK.

Syncope? Aw, Thaaat’s Not Syncope.

What the heck is syncope, anyway? “Oh, you know, it’s when you pass out.” -Okay. After an overnight shift, I usually syncopize for a period of…