Ep 163: A 39-Year-Old with a Snakebite

This episode reviews the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis.Read more on this topic in Harrison's.Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition 

This episode talks about tuberculosis screening and PPD interpretation.Read more on this topic in Harrison's.Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition 

This episode discusses ischemic cardiomyopathy and goal-directed medical therapy.Harrison's Guide to Inpatient Medicine is now available on AccessMedicine and for preorder on Amazon.Read more on this topic in Harrison's.Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition 

<p>How do you feel about snakes? Intrigued or terrified? In awe or creeped out? Of course, those aren’t the only options; the sight or thought of a snake can evoke many different emotions, but chances are indifference isn’t one of them. And is it any wonder? Some snakes can produ ... Show More

In case you ever get bitten or stung by a spider, snake, or scorpion it would be good to know what to do.  How dangerous is it?  What precautions can you take?  What should you do if you’re bitten or stung?  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: Simple ways to tell if a snake... 

<p>Snake handling ranges from professional snake milkers for antivenin to religious handlers who tend to get bitten and sometimes die from it. Either way, it can be a dangerous business. Learn all about snake handling in this classic episode.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad- ... Show More

<p>Our snake venom episode last week took us down some fascinating roads, from the pathophysiological effects of these compounds to the snake detection hypothesis and from the development of antivenom to the incidence of snakebite around the world today. But how did we make it th ... Show More

Malaria and the implications of a vaccine for it; a new book about what happens to the Hippocratic Oath when it's in the real world; and, if you are bitten by a snake - what next? 

In this episode, we cover that scary presentation where your patient goes from seemingly well, to skin melting off and in multi organ failure. Come take a listen for all things clinical presentation, anti-toxin antibiotics regimes, skin cut downs and surgical debridement. 

Venomous snakes entranced medieval Europe. And although bites were rare, this didn’t stop 14th century doctors from using everything but the kitchen sink to make snake bite treatments. We’re talking weasels, birds — even the pee of a young man. So was it all for snakes and giggle ... Show More

In this episode we review the "lethal 6" and "hidden 6" chest injuries that comprise the deadly dozen of thoracic trauma. Mechanism of injury together with vital signs and findings from the physical exam should provide us with the data needed to identify life-threatening thoracic ... Show More

In today's episode Ron talks about how to get your wife on her hands and knees. We also discuss a man who got bitten in the ass by a snake. We end off by thinking about what would you take with you in jail for the next 20 years.