In this podcast, I conceptually explain the 5 different gaps tested on the USMLEs (Serum AG, Urine AG, Osmolal gap, SAAG gradient, and A-a gradient). I make numerous integrations and really help you understand these things so you don’t have to memorize them. Another point of emphasis (low SAAG ascites is similar conceptually to exudative effusions). If you’re interested in the Step 1-3 classes beginning next week, shoot me an email.
Category: Respiratory – USMLE Step 3
DIP Ep 600: Intuition and Integrations With Select Equations (Step 1-3)
In this podcast, I take 2 equations that commonly show up on all the USMLE exams, make them intuitive, and then proceed to discuss numerous (> 20) different ways they can be tested. These equations should feel a lot more logical after you listen to this. Very HY stuff here. I hope to make more podcasts like this in the near future.
DIP Ep 578: Quick and Dirty Emergency Medicine For The USMLEs (Part 4)
In this podcast, I continue our emergency medicine series for the USMLE exams. I discuss a large number of airway, thoracic, and abdominal scenarios that classically pop up on the exam.
Divine Intervention Episode 515: Ventilator Physiology Part 2 (for Step 1-3)
This podcast is a continuation of Episode 65 which was an introduction to ventilator physiology. In Part 2, I focus on CPAP and PEEP while making tons of integrations with how they affect multiple pulmonary and cardiovascular parameters. This is a classic source of “physiology arrow questions” on the USMLE exams. I also end with a life lesson on fulfilling your dreams the right way.
Divine Intervention Episode 510: Obstructive Sleep Apnea and It’s Many Integrations (Step 1-3)
OSA is commonly tested on the USMLE exams. But they also love using this as a topic to hit a bunch of other concepts that people do not think about. In this podcast, I address these concepts and also make a solid effort to help you understand the material.
Divine Intervention Episode 439: Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis
Do you struggle with understanding normal and high anion gap metabolic acidosis? This series is exactly what you need. In this first part, I lay the requisite foundation. In the next part, I will focus on examples. This is certainly a super HY topic for all the USMLEs!
Divine Intervention Episode 425: Pulmonary Pathophysiology Series 13
In this podcast, I continue our in depth review of pulmonology with a discussion of CO2 mechanics and obstructive lung disease.
Divine Intervention Episode 422: Pulmonary Pathophysiology Series 12
In this podcast, I continue our pulm review with a detailed discussion of ventilation and perfusion related ideas.
Divine Intervention Episode 421: Pulmonary Pathophysiology Series 11
In this podcast, we continue our discussion on pulmonology. As a pro-tip, the stuff covered here is floridly HY for all the USMLE exams (and the peds shelf). Make sure you understand the physiology discussed in this podcast.
Divine Intervention Episode 419: Pulmonary Pathophysiology Series 10
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.
