Episodes
Know Your Sepsis
As we conclude Sepsis Awareness Month, Dr. Hassaballa discusses how the definition of sepsis changes depending on which insurance company the patient uses.
PLEASE Don’t Do THIS To Prevent Food Poisoning!
Some say drinking alcohol may prevent food poisoning. Umm…not really.
Raising Awareness of Physician Suicide
September 17 is Physician Suicide Awareness Day. I’ve seen the face of physician suicide, and it is devastating.
Great Minds in Medicine: Dr. Rob Bessler
Dr. Rob Bessler, CEO of Honest Health and Founder of Sound Physicians, talks with Dr. Hassaballa about where healthcare in America needs to go.
Sepsis Beware
In honor of Sepsis Awareness Month, Dr. Hassaballa remind us to always be on the lookout for sepsis, which can manifest as a variety of conditions.
Get Your Living Will Done Today
In this episode, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the utmost importance of having advanced directives in place now, when you’re healthy and of sound mind. Living Will Link: https://www.legalzoom.com/marketing/estate-planning/living-w...
Great Minds in Medicine: Dr. Rob Zipper
With the continuing decrease in physician reimbursement from CMS, Dr. Hassaballa has a conversation with Dr. Rob Zipper, CMO of Advisory Services of Sound Physicians. Links mentioned in episode: Dartmouth Atlas: https://data....
Journal Club: Preoxygenation Prior To Intubation
Dr. Hassaballa discusses a recent study about using noninvasive ventilation for preoxygenation prior to intubation. Study link: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2313680
My Advice For Those Starting Medical School
Dr. Hassaballa shares advice for those students starting medical school.
Reflections on the Olympic Games
As the 2024 Summer Olympic Games enter their final week, Dr. Hassaballa reflects on how wonderful it is to watch.
The Battle Against An Ignoble Death
Just as important as battling critical illness, the battle against an ignoble death is crucial in the ICU. Dr. Hassaballa reflects.
The Battles I Wage In The ICU
As an Intensivist, I wage multiple battles in the ICU. In this latest episode, I reflect on what those battles are.
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis - What’s the Evidence?
In this latest episode of Journal Club, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the latest evidence regarding stress ulcer prophylaxis. Article link: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2404245 This is a public episode. If you would...
WTF, CMS?
CMS has proposed another cut in physician reimbursement. Really? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthcaremusings.substack.com
Nursing Chalk Talk
Dr. Hassaballa discusses a devastating case of toxic shock syndrome, and its pathology and pathophysiology. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, v...
Documentation and Litigation
In this latest lecture in his ICU Lecture series, Dr. Hassaballa delves into the contentious realm of litigation and how to mitigate its specter. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscrib...
Nights in the ICU - Part 4
In Part 4 of his series "Nights in the ICU," Dr. Hassaballa discusses acute stroke, blood pressure management, SATs, and what a true crystalloid bolus is. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...
An ICU Doctor Reflects On Father’s Day
Dr. Hassaballa reflects on what it means to be an ICU Doctor and a father. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthcaremusings.substack.c...
Cicadapocolypse 2024 and Human Disgust
In this video episode of Healthcare Musings, Dr. Hassaballa shares how he is totally grossed out by cicadas and then reflects over the biology of human disgust. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...
A Tribute to Bayan
Today, 15 years ago, my eldest daughter Bayan died after a brutal battle with cancer. And so, today, I wear pink at work in honor of her memory. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribe...
Journal Club: Adverse Events From The Covid Vaccine
In this latest installment of Journal Club, Dr. Hassaballa discussed a large study of COVID vaccines and adverse events of special interest. Study link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X24001270 This...
”The Job Picks the Person”
Continuing my series for Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month, I have a conversation with my colleague, partner, and friend about why we chose Critical Care Medicine. This is a public episode. If you would like to di...
Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month: A Conversation I Had W…
May is Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month. I kick off a series of conversations about why Critical Care with a group of Credentialing Specialists. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with ot...
Towards Patient and Family Centered Care
Dr. Hassaballa interviews patient experience executive and patient advocate Dominic Kayatta about a negative experience of a family whose loved one died in the ICU. The patient's family gave us permission to share this story,...