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Apr 20, 2021 10 tweets 6 min read
1/ Instilling trust in the COVID-19 vaccine 💉- how do we address myths and legitimate concerns? Let’s take a moment to address some of them 👇🏼 2/ Here are some common myths and concerns:
1) Vaccines are not safe because of the quick roll-out/emergency use authorization
2) Vaccines are not safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women
3) Vaccines and clotting risks

What other myths/concerns have you heard?
Apr 1, 2021 12 tweets 5 min read
1/ Let’s review pediatric sedation with Dr. Amy Alayari (PGY3)!

Classify the following level of sedation: someone is in a controlled state of depressed consciousness during which airway is maintained. Patient can respond to questions and light touch (e.g. “open your eyes”) 2/ Think of sedation as a continuum, understand that a patient can go from mild to general anesthesia within seconds! Review the slide here for the answer to the question above Image