Medicine Pods: The Intern at Work

The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine

Science EN ↓ 309 episodes

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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9. Bugs in Your Blood- Bacteremia 26.08.2018 13:10

Send us Fan Mail Have 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

8. When the Pipe Bursts - Upper GI Bleed 12.08.2018 12:34

Send us Fan Mail How 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

7. The Engine That Could - DKA 29.07.2018 12:14

Send us Fan Mail Does 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 insu...

6. The Disease of Kings - Gout 15.07.2018 12:14

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, it's all about gout! From our residents to yours, we go through a simple approach to gout including clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment. Support the show

5. A Paucity of Platelets - Thrombocytopenia 01.07.2018 14:02

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk all about platelets! We outline the physiology of platelets, common etiologies of thrombocytopenia, investigations and management. Finally, we'll take you through the need to know risks of platelet transfusions to help you in talking to patients on the ward! Support the show

4. The Tight Valve - Part 2: Aortic Stenosis 17.06.2018 11:59

Send us Fan Mail Did you enjoy Part 1 of The Tight Valve? If you haven't heard it yet, take a listen to part 1 of The Tight Valve which discusses everything from the history to the clinical presentation of patients with aortic stenosis. In this episode, we talk about the physical exam, work-up and management of aortic stenosis. In our medicine minute we go through the class 1A indications of...

3. The Tight Valve - Part 1: Aortic Stenosis 10.06.2018 7:48

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the most common valvular disease - aortic stenosis! In part 1 of 2 on aortic stenosis, we'll talk about the physiology and pathophysiology of aortic stenosis, as well as the natural history and clinical history of a patient with aortic stenosis! Support the show

2. Acute Coronary Syndrome 20.01.2018 9:29

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we focus on the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of acute coronary syndromes. From unstable angina to STEMIs, we have it covered! Support the show

1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20.01.2018 9:12

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about COPD. We talk about classifying severity and the GOLD guidelines, recognition and treatment of a COPD exacerbation and include a quick review of relevant evidence that guides our treatment of patients with COPD. Support the show