20 years ago, medical “never events" (e.g. leaving a sponge in a patient after surgery) were the "cost of doing business"–until we decided they were unacceptable. Now, some hospitals are suing patients for bills, playing tax games, & more. These too should be #NeverEvents. 1/x

I'm very proud to share this article I wrote with some amazing #PEM docs from @TXChildrensPEM on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic @md_ems @disasterpeds @hawkdoc8 @DMPHSociety #disastermedicine #lessonslearned https://t.co/Y6Yuapvf8m

Tom Gauld on the adventures of Science Knight See all our @tomgauld cartoons on our website https://t.co/M2o5ypJndu

#RCDP In Situ Sim in Emergency Center @TexasChildrens. Today’s key points: 1) in penetrating trauma, plan how to get out of trauma room (&to OR) ASAP. 2) in cardiac arrest, plan for shockable rhythm; optimize readiness for shock at each pulse/rhythm check. @DrBramPedsER @pemdoc

Perceptions of #dog breed temperments are ingrained in our culture. Breed #stereotypes play out in dog parks, show up in city ordinances & leases, are celebrated at dog shows, and infuse Hollywood movies... but what if I told you dog temperment doesn't work like that? 1/n

New in Science: A genetic study involving more than 2,000 dogs suggests that, contrary to popular belief, breed alone is a poor predictor of behavior. Read that research and more in this week's issue. ➡ https://t.co/2bkiyE7GLt

Thanks to our multi-disciplinary team in #PEM, EC nursing, Sim Center, and other areas for bringing back this recurring event. Under the leadership of Dr. Sharon Won @sharon1md. #SimulationSavesLives

Great day of chest tube and POCUS-guided central line training for fellows and faculty led by @TXChildrensPEM in collaboration with colleagues from @BCMEmergencyMed @TCH_adultCHD @BCM_PCCM. With @sharon1md @DrBramPedsER @pemdoc @ebh36, Daniela Ortiz, Stephanie Leung & team.

What other job can you say an office day @StanfordEMED consists of amputating two skeleton arms? #simulation #MedEd #emergencymedicine #bestjobever

Teaching PALS today using rapid cycle deliberate practice at ⁦@TCHQUEST⁩ ⁦@TexasChildrens⁩ #RCDP

1) “Every living thing on earth today—every fish, beetle, mammal and tree—is the forward point in a flame of life that has remained aglow throughout billions of years…”

Team members from the Pediatric Pandemic Network and EIIC were inducted as committee members. https://t.co/38y7dZxpI7 @ASPRgov @pedspandemic

Was reading this article on prehospital preparation while awaiting grand rounds presented by @manishshahtx... seems very appropriate. Adaptation of a Simulation Model and Checklist to Assess... : Simulation in Healthcare

#TexasChildrens nurses, Michael Pickett, Jaime Choate and Jeannie Eggers received a $50,000 award for creating RediStik, a training device that helps nurses practice inserting catheters and performing intravenous therapy. Learn more:

Cureus | A Simulation Workshop for Pediatric Residents Using Team-Based Reflective Practice to Communicate Life-Altering News https://t.co/noGCZGzUY5 @TCHQUEST

I spent many hours last week observing the practice of medicine while sitting at my mom’s hospital bedside and was reminded of some important communication pearls. Some musings… 🧵 1/n

Episode 1 #BeyondAdvanced. @Ilcor_org @AAPneonatal @99nicu @EBNEO @KapadiaNeo @henryleeneo @Research4Babies @NICU_Musings @drnicu @nicupodcast @neo_twiter

as a threat when I, a black man, should fear you. From the white women weaponizing police against bird watchers to the white men hunting down and killing joggers, you have given me every reason to fear you…yet, I just wave and smile.

I think it’s funny when I walk into work in the early hours of the morning and you cross over to the other side of the street. I chuckle when you question whether I work here while I’m in scrubs and have my badge hanging in plain sight. I laugh at the thought of you seeing me

So thrilled to speak at @bcmhouston Grand Rounds about @NextGenPeds and the work of myself and the rest of our executive board! @RFentonMD @DrChi89 @MayaC_MD @nail_scoggins