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Healthcare essentials
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items If you work in healthcare, then you need these essentials. From resident physician to ICU nurse, I've compiled a list of items I commonly use and see in my field of work.
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Scrubs
Stethoscopes
Accessories
Healthcare Apps
Scrubs
These scrubs are sustainable and comfortable. They will fade in the wash so air dry them instead!
Referral link for 20$ off: i.refs.cc/G7IRlEJT?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjoyNDA3MzU3MzgzfQ==
Sustainable Medical Scrubs
My fave affordable scrubs, owned by a brown physician! I also use the jogger pants for climbing.
Jaanuu: Performance Scrubs
Best affordable scrubs!! Super comfy and they have tall sizes. Link for 5$ off: i.refs.cc/jzVddSLG?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjoxNzY2NjExMzAwfQ==
Mandala Scrubs
Of course if you have some $$$ to spend then invest in Figs. get 20% off with first purchase of $100+:
https://fbuy.io/figs/riasandhu
FIGS Scrubs Official Site - Medical Uniforms & Apparel
Stethoscopes
Really techy high quality stethoscope if you can afford it! Treat yourself or use your FSA/HSA to buy
Eko Digital Stethoscopes, AI Disease Detection, & Telehealth
This is the more common stethoscope used by physicians and healthcare workers alike
Littmann Stethoscopes for medical professionals | Littmann®
Add on digital stethoscope to upgrade your already existing Littmann
CORE Digital Stethoscope - Littmann
Accessories
Affordable option for compression socks
Compression Support Socks - Target
Men's vest option
Patagonia Men's Vests | Backcountry.com
If you want to look the part, then you gotta have at least one Patagonia vest. This is a resident favorite.
Patagonia Women's Vests | Backcountry.com
For those inevitable eye bags during night shift. 30% link: https://www.drmtlgy.com/?referral_code=mgJ1bVtRJqYx8eN
Brightening Eye Masks - drmtlgy
Good for if you want to maintain your circadian rhythm while charting into the late hours of the night
Amber Glasses - Blue Light Blocking
Optimize your night shift and get sleep when you can by diminishing noise. Even a 2 hr Power Nap is magical on a night shift! Earplugs are my fave to optimize my sleep. Don’t worry, I still hear the rapid response announcements and my pager when I we...
Loop Quiet: Noise Reduction for Deep Sleep - Loop Earplugs
Podiatrist recommended this brand for standing long hours!
Cushioned Running Shoes & Performance Wear | HOKA®
No matter what, don’t trust that hospital food. Please meal prep if you can. These lunch boxes are great for bringing to work.
Insulated Lunch Boxes & Bags - Hydro Flask
Not gonna lie, most of us residents had to take this daily to have regular healthy bowel movements.
MiraLAX® | #1 Brand Choice for Relief of Occasional ...
I have a YETI thermos and water bottle to keep hydrated and caffeinated through my shift. None of that microplastic in my water!!
Reusable Water Bottles, Mugs & Jugs | YETI
Make charting enjoyable with this keyboard. Most of our clinic started buying these and it’s definitely more fun to type now.
Logitech POP Keys Wireless Mechanical Emoji Keyboard
Face mask for the long hours
Teatree Essential Mask – Mediheal US
This is my go-to mask for seeing patients, traveling through airports and public transit, and to wear on bad pollution days. It filters out COVID and many viruses. It doesn’t hurt my ears and actually stays snug to my face better than those flimsy ea...
3M™ Aura™ Particulate Respirator 9205+ | 3M United States
For quick notes while rounding on patients
Uni Ballpoint Pen Jetstream 3 Color 0.38
Cold hospital? No problem. Get yoself a heated jacket ASAP. Ask for it as a present.
Ptahdus Gear | Battery Powered Heated Jackets – PTAHDUS Gear
Healthcare Apps
Referral link for 20$:
https://app.sermo.com:443/?sermoref=907d45a3-6307-4a66-8381-7aac6760cc5f&utm_campaign=tell-a-friend
This is an app that connects healthcare professionals to paid research/surveys. Get paid for your knowledge and expertise...
Sermo Inc.
My go to for up to date information on diagnosis, work up, management, and evidence based research.
UpToDate: Trusted, evidence-based solutions for modern healthcare
On the go app for calculating scores such as SIRS criteria, CHADVASC, HAS-BLED, MELD score etc. Every medical student, resident, and physician should have this.
MDCalc - Medical calculators, equations, scores, and guidelines
Best app to look up medication dosing!!! Useful for checking if meds are safe, interactions, renal dosing, and indications.
epocrates Web
Cost 10$ but worth it for the exact guidelines it gives you for Pap smear cytology results. It suggests follow up timing for Pap smears and whether to do colposcopy/LEEP.
Mobile App - ASCCP
Best app to identify dermatological symptoms. It provides images for comparison and possible diagnosis.
Mobile Access - VisualDx
I mostly use this app to access Wiki EM. It provides EM management for many conditions such as AKI, sepsis, HTN, etc.
Get the App - Eolas Medical
USPSTF has an app for quick reference of current guidelines for screening.
Prevention TaskForce - U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Good for calling patients without revealing your personal cell phone number.
Doximity
AI app that uses JAMA articles to provide answers to your medical questions. GREAT for residents and med students during their rotations. Also great for physicians to keep up to date on current research
Open Evidence
App for pediatric vitals, weight based dosing for meds, fluid protocol etc.
Pedi STAT
Link for free 2 week of premium: https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=320606217&code=DREAMX3
Best app to track your sleep and optimize it during night shift or early shifts. It also helps with detecting snores.
Sleep Cycle | Sleep Tracker, Monitor & Alarm Clock