In this super HY podcast, I delve deep into the physiology of hypoxemia and pay special attention to helping you understand the A-a gradient. I end with a life lesson on the importance of critical thinking.
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Divine Intervention Episode 418: Pulmonary Pathophysiology Series 9
In this podcast, I continue our pulmonary pathophysiology series with a discussion of some ideas relating to ventilation and perfusion. Make sure you understand these as they are very frequently tested on the USMLE exams.
Divine Intervention Episode 417: Pulmonary Pathophysiology Series 8
In this podcast, I continue our series on pulmonary pathophysiology with a discussion on pulmonary vascular resistance and its physiologic/pathophysiologic integrations.
Divine Intervention Episode 410: Pulmonary Pathophysiology Series 7
This podcast focuses on helping you understand some very challenging pulmonary concepts that many give up on. I utilize an extensive set of analogies to help you understand A-a gradients (more on this in the next podcast), diffusion/perfusion limitations, and other testy concepts.
Divine Intervention Episode 402 – Pulmonary Pathophysiology Series 4
In this podcast, I continue our series on pulmonary pathophysiology. I discuss a lot of physiology and make integrations with other disciplines. I also conclude with a lesson on living a HY life.
Divine Intervention Episode 399 – The 3 Confusing Poisonings (HY for Step 1-3)
In this HY podcast, I discuss salient means for differentiating poisonings from carbon monoxide, cyanide, and methemoglobin. I spend time discussing physiology that should help you navigate these questions with ease on exams. I conclude with a life lesson relevant to most medical students/trainees.
Divine Intervention Episode 392 – Pulmonary Pathophysiology Series 1
Pulm and it’s associated pathophysiology represents some of the most difficult material students have to learn in medical school. This podcast uses clinical vignettes and clear explanations to help you understand difficult concepts that people typically have issues with as they prepare for the USMLE exams. I plan to make more in the near future.
Divine Intervention Episode 385 – Anesthetic Complications and The USMLEs (Ultra HY for Step 2CK and Step 3)
One area of emphasis on more recent USMLE exams are anesthesia/perioperative related complications. This short podcast goes over a lot of the HY ones you need to know and understand as you prepare for the USMLE Step 2CK and Step 3 exams. Do not ignore this stuff.
Divine Intervention Episode 384 – IBDs and The USMLEs (Step 1-3)
In this short, but ultra HY podcast, I discuss pretty much everything you need to know about IBD (UC and Crohns) for all the USMLE exams.
Divine Intervention Episode 383 – The Clutch Smoking Podcast (for Step 1-3)
In this ultra HY podcast, we discuss smoking and the many different ways it could be tested on all the USMLE exams. Listen to this before you take your test!
