The Phantom Alveolus

A sometimes witty, sometimes sentimental look at the career we call Respiratory Medicine.

Just Fix Them, Please

Phantom Alveolus

It was another fast-paced day in the ICU. Five trips to CT in between going to the OR, weaning several patients, extubating two, reintubating one, and tweaking ventilator settings all day long. One of the residents yelled to me from down the hall. I…

I Don't Like Getting Up in the Morning

Phantom Alveolus

I got to wondering the other day while I was driving into work: Do I have to look forward to going to work in order to enjoy what I do? I mean, I can tell you that this particular morning I wasn't remotely excited about going there. It was a typical…

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