The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine
Medicine Pods: The Intern at Work
A pan-Canadian learner-generated internal medicine podcast. The Intern at Work is written by residents for residents, and is meant to serve you better on the wards and on call. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational use only and is not intended as the sole resource for clinical management. All scripts are original scripts. Podcasts produced out of Canada and may contain Canadian specific guidelines. Created by: Alison Lai Executive Producers: Laiya Carayannopoulos, Zahra Merali
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Dec 2, 2018 • 14min
16. Pockets of Fluid - Pleural Effusions
Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about the 5,6,7 rule for classifying pleural effusions, lead you through Light's criteria and consider the broad differential and treatments for pleural effusion!Visit www.theinternatwork.com for the associated infographic. Episode written by: Dr. Jessica Kapralik (Internal Medicine Resident)Episode Reviewed by: Dr. Andrew Cheung (General Internist)Support the show
Nov 18, 2018 • 18min
15. A Stroke of (Bad) Luck - Ischemic Stroke
Send us a textToday we address a source of anxiety for many a learner - approach to ischemic stroke. In this episode we discuss everything stroke related - physical exam, investigations, acute management, and secondary prevention. Remember to visit www.theinternatwork.com for our infographic and links to relevant resources, including the NIH stroke scale. Support the show
Nov 4, 2018 • 23min
14. Ask a Fellow: "Broken Down" - Hemolysis
Send us a textToday 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. Visit our website www.theinternatwork.com for an associated infographic.Support the show
Oct 21, 2018 • 19min
13. Drop the Beat - Bradyarrhythmia
Send us a textA 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. Support the show
Oct 7, 2018 • 13min
12. Bones, Stones, Moans and Groans - Hypercalcemia
Send us a textA common problem with complex physiology! Learn all about our approach to the diagnosis and management of hypercalcemia. Be sure to check out www.theinternatwork.com for our accompanying infographic.Support the show
Sep 23, 2018 • 11min
11. Where salt goes, water follows - Ascites
Send us a textAscites 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.Support the show
Sep 9, 2018 • 27min
10. Ask A Fellow: "Blasted Blasts" - Blasts in the peripheral blood smear
Send us a textThe 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! Support the show
Aug 26, 2018 • 13min
9. Bugs in Your Blood- Bacteremia
Send us a textHave 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. Support the show
Aug 12, 2018 • 13min
8. When the Pipe Bursts - Upper GI Bleed
Send us a textHow 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.Support the show
Jul 29, 2018 • 12min
7. The Engine That Could - DKA
Send us a textDoes 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. Support the show
