MD Reacts to Anesthesia Policy; Debunking Pedialyte Misinfo; Passion vs Practicality

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“Babe, wake up, your surgery isn’t done yet but we can’t afford anymore anesthesia,” joked emergency physician Josh Trebach, MD, on Bluesky, commenting on Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s now reversed policy to put time limits on anesthesia coverage.

In other health insurance news, physicians’ social media responses to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson ranged from condolences for the family to apathy and dark humor.

Can you cough away a heart attack? Cardiologist Muhammad Siyab Panhwar, MD, debunked this myth, saying, “The only thing you should be doing if you think you’re having a heart attack is call 911 and get to the emergency room as fast as you can.”

Pediatric emergency physician Meghan Elizabeth Beach Martin, MD, addressed a misinformed comment about Pedialyte being “full of toxins,” stressing the importance of verifying the credentials of those who make health claims online.

“A myth … that I believed before starting med school was that everybody chose their specialty solely and 100% based off of passion.” Medical student @liciugh discussed lifestyle and other key factors that go into the decision.

What does a realistic day in the life of a nurse look like? Miki Rai, RN, shared a glimpse into her work and home life.

Brent A. Williams, MD, pointed out the irony of those criticizing physician pay in the U.S. without understanding the full context.

Orthopedic surgery resident Sarah Pirkle, MD, added a surgical spin to the “new ring” TikTok trend.

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