Self-Optimization in the Read Room: From Weariness to Wellness.

Radiologists have shouldered a myriad of personal and professional burdens during the ongoing pandemic, leading to high levels of stress and burnout. Herein we discuss a set of strategies known as the 8-point program to help radiologists better cope with these stressors. Although the onus should be on leadership at the workplace to implement meaningful strategies to alleviate burnout, individual strategies such as the 8-point program can be beneficial for optimizing radiologist well-being in the read room.

Extreme Sawtooth-Sign in Motor Neuron Disease (MND) suggests Laryngeal Resistance to Forced Expiratory Airflow.

Objective: The impact of laryngeal dysfunction on airflow has not been well characterized in motor neuron disease (MND). This study aimed to detect and characterize extreme airflow oscillations informally observed during volitional cough and forced vital capacity (FVC) tasks in individuals with MND who demonstrated neurolaryngeal impairments including reduced speed and extent of vocal fold abduction compared to healthy controls during volitional cough expulsion. The extreme airflow oscillations in the MND group, when viewed as a flow-volume loop, appeared similar to the "sawtooth-sign.

Optical-Radiation-Calorimeter Refinement by Virtual-Sensitivity Analysis.

Digital holographic interferometry (DHI) radiation dosimetry has been proposed as an experimental metrology technique for measuring absorbed radiation doses to water with high spatial resolution via noninvasive optical calorimetry. The process involves digitally recording consecutive interference patterns resulting from variations in the refractive index as a function of the radiation-absorbed dose. Experiments conducted on prototype optical systems revealed the approach to be feasible but strongly dependent on environmental-influence quantities and setup configuration.

Swallowing with Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation (NPPV) in Individuals with Muscular Dystrophy: A Qualitative Analysis.

The purpose of the study is to describe experiences of swallowing with two forms of noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NPPV): mouthpiece NPPV (M-NPPV) and nasal bilevel positive airway pressure (BPAP) in people with muscular dystrophy. Ten men (ages 22-42 years; M = 29.3; SD = 7.

Utility of Pulse Oximetry to Detect Aspiration: An Evidence-Based Systematic Review.

Pulse oximetry is a commonly used means to measure peripheral capillary oxyhemoglobin saturation (SpO). Potential use of pulse oximetry to detect aspiration is attractive to clinicians, as it is readily available, quick, and noninvasive. However, research regarding validity has been mixed.

National survey of training and credentialing methods in pharmacist-managed anticoagulation clinics.

A national survey of pharmacist-managed anticoagulation clinics was conducted to determine how pharmacists are trained to provide care in such clinics. In June 1996 a survey was mailed to 177 pharmacist-managed anticoagulation clinics in the United States. A total of 128 surveys were returned (response rate, 72%).