Well-Controlled Epileptic Patient Having 10-12 Well-Controlled Seizures Daily
ATLANTA, GA - Penny Toein has been having seizures for as long as she can remember. Sometimes as many as 30 seizures a day...
Tips: How to Perform a Spinal Tap on a Moving Train
I have to admit: spinal taps (lumbar punctures) are not one of my favorite procedures to perform. I’m fairly certain our patients don’t enjoy...
Miley Cyrus Undergoing Evaluation for Myoclonic Twerks
ROCHESTER, MN - American singer and actress Miley Cyrus has told Gomerblog that she has experienced worsening myoclonic twerks over the past several months...
Hospitalist Consults PT to Assess Unsteady Gate
VININGS, GA - Concerned that it is now high risk and a fall is imminent, hospitalist Martin Halvorson has asked if physical therapy (PT)...
Breaking: Nervous System, Like, Really Really Nervous Today
HUMAN BODY - Admitting openly that it has been a bucket of nerves since it woke up this morning after a restless night of...
Neurology Avoids Disaster Admission, Admits to Medicine
HAMPTON, CA - Kaiser Health Hospital had a close call this Wednesday. Thanks to the diligent efforts of Dr. Trevenstein, a neurology attending at Mercy...
Unable to Find a Regular Fork, Hungry Neurologist Gonna Give This Tuning Fork a...
DURHAM, NC - In the mad dash to grab food from the hospital cafeteria, neurologist Adrianna Phelps completely forgot to grab a fork for her...
Two Examples of Amazingly Subpar Lumbar Puncture Procedure Notes
Amazingly Subpar Lumbar Puncture Procedure Note #1
Procedure:
This is Spinal Tap.
Date/Time:
Optional.
Indication:
Infectious Diseases said it was a good idea.
Resident:
Dr. Kyle Richter, PGY-1.
Attending:
Yes.
A time-out was completed to...














