A play in 3 acts’; Weighing the Risks vs. Benefits of Research

Posted by denitzablagev on July 3, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

Act I. Can women intubate? Two South Korean authors asked whether physician gender has a significant impact on intubation success, and found that “Female physicians are not inferior to male physicians in performing emergency endotracheal intubation.” Act II. It’s not about American women – South Korea is really sexist. The article had a swift and … Continue reading →

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Brute force vs. Skill: A play in 3 acts

Posted by denitzablagev on July 3, 2019 · 1 Comment 

Act I. Can women intubate? A study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine showing that “Female physicians are not inferior to male physicians in performing emergency endotracheal intubation.” Act II. It’s not about American women – South Korea is really sexist. Blogpost giving some background after the backlash on Twitter. “Why did they … Continue reading →

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