Larry B. Mellick, MD
Larry B. Mellick, MD
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Heart Failure Diagnosed with Ultrasound in a Low Resource Environment
In this video another emergency medicine physician helps us confirm the diagnosis of congestive heart failure with his Butterfly Ultrasound machine during a medical mission to the Dominican Republic.
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Відео

Great External Eye Examinations in a Low Resource Environment
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In this video we demonstrate an excellent smartphone tool for external eye examinations in both the high and low resource environments, the Eidolon Photo-Bluminator 2. These videos were taken during a recent medical mission to the Dominican Republic in June 2024 with over 40 medical students from the Universities of Alabama and South Alabama. Students from the Alabama College of Emergency Medic...
On a Medical Mission--Dominican Republic Highlights
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The Christian Medical Ministries of the University of South Alabama and the University of Alabama brought over 40 medical students to Dominican Republic in June 2024 for a short-term mission to assist in providing medical care. We also had students from ACOM, the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. This is a REVISED version of a previous video that had an accidental duplication of a sectio...
Water Bottle MDI Spacer in a Low Resource Environment
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In this video we demonstrate how to create a spacer for an albuterol MDI from a plastic water bottle. This is an excellent work around when you need an MDI spacer in a low resource environment.
Sea Urchin Spine Emergency in the Dominican Republic
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A teenager stepped on a sea urchin while swimming resulting in multiple spines being broken off and embedded in his foot. We demonstrate sea urchin spine removal techniques in this video.
Bizarre Pediatric Ear and Nose Foreign Bodies
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In this video we present a video compendium of pediatric patients with ear and nose foreign bodies and different removal techniques.
Infraorbital Nerve Block Procedure
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In this video we demonstrate two techniques for providing anesthetic to the infraorbital nerve. The procedure is performed on a cadaver. In order to allow demonstration of the procedure while simultaneously protecting the patient's identity we removed the background and added effects.
Mental Nerve Block Procedure
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In this video we demonstrate the mental nerve block procedure on a cadaver.
Anesthesia Technique for Blocking the Supraorbital and Supratrochlear Nerves
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In this video we demonstrate how to numb the forehead by blocking the supraorbital and supratrochlear nerves. This video is revised after viewer feedback expressing dissatisfaction with the use of animation in the previous video. Honest viewer feedback is very helpful and much appreciated. These videos are created for all of you and knowing what works best for education is important.
The Alveolar Nerve Blocks for Dental Anesthesia Tutorial
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This is an updated and improved version of a previously published video. In this video a dental resident training in the emergency department gives an excellent tutorial on anesthesia of the alveolar nerves and other nerves of the oral cavity.
Anesthetic Blocking of the Supraorbital and Supratrochlear Nerves
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In this video we demonstrate how to numb the forehead by blocking the supraorbital and supratrochlear nerves.
Using Pediatric Facial Landmarks for Emergency Airway Tools
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In this short video we review pediatric facial landmarks for sizing the nasopharyngeal airway, the oral airway, and the ideal pediatric laryngoscope size.
Wait! What size pediatric laryngoscope blade?
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In this video we present the basics of using facial landmarks for selecting the most correct pediatric laryngoscope blade length.
Resuscitative Thoracotomy Procedure - Viewer Discretion Advised
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This video was recently re-created for use in an emergency medicine textbook. The patient was a blunt trauma patient who recently lost his vital signs. If recalled correctly, the team had little time to prepare for the patient's arrival and the trauma team was not present. The lack of PPE is concerning and demonstrates the importance of being able to prepare for the arrival of the patient.
Dad Helping in the Emergency Room
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In this video I attempt to create a creative and lighthearted teaching video on how to treat subungual hematomas. Let me know your thoughts!
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
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Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
Emergency Cardioversion of Atrial Flutter
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Emergency Cardioversion of Atrial Flutter
Dr. Bruce Janiak's Cardioversion from Atrial Fibrillation
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Dr. Bruce Janiak's Cardioversion from Atrial Fibrillation
Can the Ventrain Make Surgical Cricothyrotomy a Thing of the Past?
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Can the Ventrain Make Surgical Cricothyrotomy a Thing of the Past?
How to Measure Leg Compartment Pressures
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How to Measure Leg Compartment Pressures
A Wet Macular Degeneration Treatment Tutorial
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A Wet Macular Degeneration Treatment Tutorial
Adenosine for Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT), A Basic Tutorial
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Adenosine for Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT), A Basic Tutorial
How to Measure the Ankle Brachial Index
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How to Measure the Ankle Brachial Index
A Toddler's Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Emergency Treated with Ice to the Face
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A Toddler's Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Emergency Treated with Ice to the Face
Treating Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) with Adenosine
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Treating Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) with Adenosine
Storz C-MAC Videolaryngoscope Emergency Endotracheal Intubation
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Storz C-MAC Videolaryngoscope Emergency Endotracheal Intubation
Finger Paronychia Drainage Procedure
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Finger Paronychia Drainage Procedure
How to do a neonatal Lumbar Puncture
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How to do a neonatal Lumbar Puncture
FraDis Colles Fracture Reduction Simulator
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FraDis Colles Fracture Reduction Simulator
Testicular Torsion Surgery on a Cadaver Model
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Testicular Torsion Surgery on a Cadaver Model

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Remmeister2000
    @Remmeister2000 7 годин тому

    Wait so what bit him? That was a weird looking bite

  • @nataliedowning4563
    @nataliedowning4563 8 годин тому

    Great idea! I also used a water bottle as a sharps container in the Philippines after typhoon Haiyan. Just cut off the top part, invert it into the bottle

  • @joel1239871
    @joel1239871 10 годин тому

    Since a phone is a wonderful tool for this sort of exam, it would be nice if we could control the light level like you can on a slit lamp exam. Better yet, have the option for slit lighting like is used on a SLE or even an ophthalmoscope. Shouldn't be hard to develop for a phone. I'll give you first dibs on the patent. :)

    • @lmellick
      @lmellick 10 годин тому

      Great idea! No no you go first!!

  • @joel1239871
    @joel1239871 10 годин тому

    I swear we are getting so close to having Dr. McCoy's medical scanning thing that he used on Star Trek. It's a pity that the blood testing machine that used very little sample turned out to be a scam. You could probably have the power of a suite of imaging devices and full lab capabilities in a unit the size of an iPad. Anyhow, another great video!

  • @nashguy207
    @nashguy207 10 годин тому

    Looked like a wonderful trip. I'M sure helped a lot of people that needed help. I'M sure your were blessed as well. Thank you for taking the time out of your bus life and donating your time. God Bless!

  • @teeanahera8949
    @teeanahera8949 11 годин тому

    “Your Black & Decker”, yes, my DeWalt.

  • @fastbreakr
    @fastbreakr 11 годин тому

    Looks like a Swedish made device from Austin Powers bag… 🇸🇪

  • @nashguy207
    @nashguy207 11 годин тому

    Very interesting. I have a dissection that happened back in 2009. I am doing well just had my annual CT Scan today see the surgeon next week.

    • @lmellick
      @lmellick 11 годин тому

      Best of luck!

  • @eddyballester8990
    @eddyballester8990 11 годин тому

    everyone wins during those missions… and the US continues to prove itself as an essential apparatus. We thank God almighty for the provisions and for wonderful beings like you all… 🙏🏼 Un abrazo!

  • @SunnyAhmed-eg4dy
    @SunnyAhmed-eg4dy 17 годин тому

    ❤❤good job 💕💕

  • @MacLeodddd
    @MacLeodddd 17 годин тому

    Very incredible how much you can do with a little technology. ❤

  • @MacLeodddd
    @MacLeodddd 21 годину тому

    Looked like fun! I hope you had a good time.

    • @lmellick
      @lmellick 21 годину тому

      Thanks! We definitely did!

  • @Wjeremiahh
    @Wjeremiahh 22 години тому

    Such an experience

  • @Alfajor1
    @Alfajor1 22 години тому

    Thank you for this tutorial I realy needed it

    • @lmellick
      @lmellick 22 години тому

      Perfect! Thank you!

  • @jeylenlevy857
    @jeylenlevy857 День тому

    I never understood why these things hurt so bad. Like mine is jn my jndex finger but the whole finger hurts

  • @bimarasi
    @bimarasi День тому

    Doc what is the advantage of this? Why not just use it orally? This why some dosage goes out from the edges of the bottle.

    • @PiecieRoneJones
      @PiecieRoneJones День тому

      Because inhaling directly from the inhaler is often very difficult for small children

  • @janibeg3247
    @janibeg3247 День тому

    i had two cardioversions for atrial fibrillation. I don't remember either procedures as they heavily sedated me. No more problems in the last 7 years.

  • @zimladyj84
    @zimladyj84 День тому

    Absolutely amazing!

  • @nashguy207
    @nashguy207 День тому

    Thats some great ingenuity.

  • @AmandainChrist88
    @AmandainChrist88 День тому

    God bless you and your team on this mission . I was having heart issues and wanted to see what it was like to receive treatment in the ER and your videos popped up . I learned a lot through the dr you treated on your channel .

    • @lmellick
      @lmellick День тому

      That is so encouraging to hear. Thank you for your kind words!

    • @AmandainChrist88
      @AmandainChrist88 День тому

      @@lmellick Your very welcome .

  • @miraleser
    @miraleser День тому

    Молодцы )

  • @chaspruitt2610
    @chaspruitt2610 День тому

    Very innovative!! 👍🏼

  • @cmm170526
    @cmm170526 День тому

    That is brilliant! So simple yet remarkable. Thank you doctor for sharing!

    • @lmellick
      @lmellick День тому

      You are welcome!!

  • @gggusc11
    @gggusc11 День тому

    Posterior Tibial block would be appropriate anesthesia

    • @lmellick
      @lmellick День тому

      Totally agree! We talked about a block but neither of us had done them!

  • @storminnormin2570
    @storminnormin2570 2 дні тому

    Good job Larry. What beach ?

    • @lmellick
      @lmellick 2 дні тому

      I think it was near Juan Dolio. Thanks!

  • @SWAY_FORUM
    @SWAY_FORUM 2 дні тому

    Developed a torsion around 2021 december. Went to hospital cus the pains were unbearable. It was aroud 12am. They performed lab test and told me its infection. These people never examined my testicles, they were probably sleeping. So i was given some medicine for pain relief. Few days. My testicle got damaged.

    • @lmellick
      @lmellick 2 дні тому

      Happens way too often!

  • @Clairevictorio2014
    @Clairevictorio2014 2 дні тому

    I will scream If I got that😅

  • @everest_bound
    @everest_bound 2 дні тому

    (Would never suggest doing this) my father worked manual labor for decades and he would just relieve the pressure with the tools he had (using a lighter to make it as close to sterile as possible). It didn't seem to phase him but personally I'd probably yelp if I did the same thing. Different breed. My worst injury when it came to digits was a large splinter that went almost through my big toe from the bottom but the toenail stopped it. My entire leg was flinching from the pain.

  • @ItTolls4Thee
    @ItTolls4Thee 2 дні тому

    I was wondering if there was some trick. Nope. Big needle, scraping, gouging, ok got it.

  • @user-je9uz2pu9n
    @user-je9uz2pu9n 2 дні тому

    I had one it was absolutely huge had it drained in the ER i couldn’t even sit I tried a heating pad to pop it black sab nothing worked i could hardly walk

  • @trisia44
    @trisia44 2 дні тому

    Poor kid. That would suck. 😢

  • @franksavage8031
    @franksavage8031 2 дні тому

    As a corpsman in the navy we removed sea urchin spines from some of the crew when we visited the Seychelles.

  • @everest_bound
    @everest_bound 2 дні тому

    Very informative. I'm not a medical professional (EMT way back in 2012, currently work in Clinical Research, Oncology mostly) but I have seen a lot of Pharma ads about wet AMD and was so curious to know what a patient actually presents with. Thanks Doc! (and thank you to your Ophthalmologist)

  • @matthewcumpston2716
    @matthewcumpston2716 2 дні тому

    I bet that was painful

  • @Buehlf
    @Buehlf 2 дні тому

    Cool! Yeah to road side medicine! ❤️

  • @nashguy207
    @nashguy207 2 дні тому

    Thank you for all you do. God Bless!

  • @joepodzimek8559
    @joepodzimek8559 2 дні тому

    Really? No gloves???

    • @lmellick
      @lmellick 2 дні тому

      We did put on gloves at one moment in time, but in the end we never actually directly touched the wounds with our hands. Nevertheless, the heat made it hard to put on gloves due to the perspiration.

    • @robbjr7879
      @robbjr7879 День тому

      This is the Dominican and supplies are sparse. On the medical missions I've been on we had 25 pairs of gloves for the entire trip so we saved them for the most invasive procedures like internal examinations and gaping or actively bleeding wounds. Also, most gloves are no cleaner than hands if you perform hand hygiene adequately.

  • @jankirschke7425
    @jankirschke7425 2 дні тому

    He will remember that trip for a long time. I love the ocean, but there are scary creatures in it.

  • @mrmcbeth
    @mrmcbeth 2 дні тому

    I am assuming the doxy is to cover for Vibrio. Am I on the right track?

    • @oneseeker2
      @oneseeker2 2 дні тому

      Doxy is a great antibiotic for uti and skin infections

    • @lmellick
      @lmellick 2 дні тому

      Yes, it does cover vibrio! Thanks for asking!

  • @Bsalem05
    @Bsalem05 2 дні тому

    Happened to me as a kid. (Grew up in the Dominican Republic) I didn't feel it till the next day at school. The teacher came at me with a big needle.. I told her I would do it myself! I didn't trust anyone else and got it out myself. It wasn't from a live one. Was from a dead one up on the sand. I must have been like 8 or 9 years old. Lol didn't get a tetanus shot 🤷‍♀️ but have gotten plenty in later years while working with animals. Lol

    • @lmellick
      @lmellick 2 дні тому

      Thanks for the great testimonial!

  • @Mr.C0ffee
    @Mr.C0ffee 2 дні тому

    Could you have also used glue or wax and “peeled-off” the splinters? Like cactus splinters? 🤔

  • @suiawi
    @suiawi 2 дні тому

    I can’t look 🫣

  • @suiawi
    @suiawi 2 дні тому

    😢😢😢😢😢

  • @tradehut2782
    @tradehut2782 2 дні тому

    Noooooooooooo Noooo nooo nooo

  • @summer7945
    @summer7945 2 дні тому

    Yep yep I definitely feel something Ouch😬😬