Steem Medics,

#AIR-CLINIC ROCKS! It’s good to be back with another interesting episode of Online Ward rounds, a special programme for medics on the blockchain. It is a part of @Air-Clinic's sub-project,

SMSI (steem medics support initiative).

We are sure you had a great time during the Last episode. For those that missed the show, here is a link to the third edition

ATTENDANCE REGISTER (LAST WEEK).

These are the steem medics that graced our grand rounds last week:

• Dr. @Nairadaddy (a GP)
• Dr. @Antigenx (a GP),
• Dr. @Thelovejunkie (a practicing dentist),
• Dr. @Elvigia (a practicing ENT Surgeon)
• Dr. @Omaqiin (a general practitioner),
• Dr. @Endopediatria (pediatric endocrinologist and special guest),
• @Drqamranbashir(a GP),
• @tamala (a Health coach),
  

You all made our second episode a success. We appreciate your contributions.

@air-clinic specially appreciates Dr. @Endopediatria

Thank you for honoring our invite. It was great having you on the show. We also Learned from you

Here is a quick summary for last weeks cases

Case 1 Highlights

The Diagnosis for this was Pyloric Stenosis

Case 2 Highlights

The Diagnosis for that case is G6PD Deficiency.

Case 3 Highlights

Ectopic Thyroid** is the provisional Diagnosis, The management is controversial. Dr. @Endopediatria would throw more light into this case.

FOR THIS WEEK , HERE ARE THE CASES FOR YOU TO ATTEMPT.

Case 1
A 54-year-old Female develops a mild fever, malaise, and ear pain. 3 days later, she develops multiple painful vesicles over her ear canal and external auditory meatus.

• What is your diagnosis? (And what is the basis for making your diagnosis?)
• What are your DDx?
• How would you work up this patient?
• How would you manage this patient?

Case 2
A 32-year-old boxer presents with a headache, drowsiness, seizures, and a rising blood pressure

• What is your diagnosis? And what is the basis for making the diagnosis?
• What are your DDx
• How would you work up the patient?
• What are your management modalities for this case?

Remember to approach these cases from your professional point of view.

BENEFITS OF SMSI

• As the name implies this is strictly to assist steem medics on their steemit journey.
• Support will be in the form of community of mutual interests.
• Qualification verification to improve the quality of steem healthcare.
• Upvotes and post -curation for verified members.
• Get part of the rewards for participating in Online Ward rounds.
• Engaging discussions will be held intermittently to listen to our individual journey on the path of health.
• Problem-solving and family bonding.

TETE-A-TETE (INTERVIEW SEGMENT):

*For this week’s TETE-A-TETE segment, meet our guest... - Dr. @Elvigia (a practicing ENT Surgeon)

Tell us about yourself

My name is Elvigia Adams, I´m an otolaryngologist, I also have a doctorate in education. I teach future otorhinolaryngologists in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. I love my family and my profession. I am married to a gynecologist and I have two teenage daughters, the oldest of whom has Down syndrome.

Why you love @air-clinic

I love the air clinic because I have met very interesting people. We can discuss clinical cases and know different points of view for the treatment and clinical management. It is also a wonderful space to help people from different parts of the planet.

Hight and low point on steemit

The experience in this social network has been very pleasant, it has allowed me to know and share virtually, with countless cultures, occupations, very talented people.

Challenges/survival story in your specialty

I did my postgraduate studies far from my family. Those three years were very difficult for me and for them. I lost 10 kilograms during the first year of graduate school. However, the experience was enriching from every point of view and made us stronger as a family. I am Venezuelan and we are not really having a good time in the health sector. There is a shortage of medicines, medical supplies and many good and dear colleagues have left the country.

Motivation to study your career.

When I was little, my mom often took care of people or relatives in my house and even paid her expenses. So I decided to be a doctor to help people too. The main motivation to be an otolaryngologist is that I wanted to have a beautiful and delicate surgical specialty for a woman. Today I know I'm not wrong.

Final words

Medicine is a wonderful way to help people. Sometimes we forget our family for a few hours, but we must maintain a balance in our roles. There will always be patients who challenge our knowledge, but that is the good thing about being a doctor. You will keep studying and looking for new things in the wonderful medical world.

OTHER INITIATIVES THAT "Steem-Medics" WILL BENEFIT FROM.

• #AIR-CURIE: is an initiative powered by @Air-Clinic aimed at finding and rewarding quality medical posts. We also submit to giant curators who may further reward posts.

• #Leading-HEALTH-TALKS: every true health professional/student desires to share their knowledge of medicine and the human body with others. We engage #steem medics in the affairs of @Air-Clinic.You get the opportunity to share knowledge according to your interests and specialty*.

• All interested Steem Medics who would love to be a part of this support initiative should join @Air-Clinic on DISCORD.
  See link here: https://discord.gg/rqded5m

Don’t forget to share your interesting case with us; it may be used for a review in our next episode.

We are here for your health!

This article was compiled by @antigenx for @air-clinic

KINDLY UPVOTE & RESTEEM TO REACH MORE MEDICS.