A Finger on the Pulse or An Ultrasound Probe on the Pulse?
/Does the patient need a pause? Is an ultrasound better than palpation? Join us as we review recent literature review comparing the two
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Taming the SRU. The SRU is the "Shock Resuscitation Unit." It is a crucible of clinical training for the residents of the University of Cincinnati Emergency Medicine Residency training program.
Does the patient need a pause? Is an ultrasound better than palpation? Join us as we review recent literature review comparing the two
Read MoreThis week’s grand rounds features an overview of crush injuries with Dr. Della Porta, a fantastic look into the evidence behind preeclampsia and eclampsia management with Drs. Brower and Jackson, a discussion of evidence behind emergency medicine pharmacology dogma with Dr. Nagle, and a discussion of the cost of healthcare with Dr. Thompson.
Read MoreThis week’s grand rounds features a discussion on the treatment and complications of inflammatory bowel disease with Dr. Hajdu, a CPC showdown and discussion of appendicitis with Drs. Gobble and Urbanowicz, an overview of hand injuries in the community with Dr. Betz, and an intense Taming the SRU case of a traumatic aortic injury with Dr. Kein.
Read MoreStarting off the week with Drs. Jarrell and Yates defining what advocacy looks like in leadership. Drs Finney and Chuko led us in two case follow up discussions featuring how to deal with early misses and Hickam’s Dictum. Finally the Cincinnati Peds team leads up in simuations of Status Asthmaticus.
Read MoreThis week we had a tour de force of education goodness. We started off with Dr. Mullen presenting Morbidity and Mortality Conference. This was followed with an updated DKA QI/KT protocol developed by Dr. Shaw and Dr. Glenn. More great faculty Core Content was brought by Dr. Irankunda elucidating high pressure injection injuries. We wrapped up the day with some research nuggets with Dr. Freiermuth.
Read MoreThis week we covered everything from swollen bladders to swollen intestines. Take a look at Dr. Wolski’s talk on Acute Urinary Retention. Dr. Wright and Gawron had a CPC Showdown over a case with Myxedema Coma. We wrapped the day up with Dr. Schor giving us the yips talking about Bot Flys, Malaria, Intestinal worms and Parasites!
Read MoreThis week, Dr. Joshi walks us through body stuffers, packers and pushers. Next, Dr. Bryant provides an evidence based overview of rib fracture management. Air Care Grand rounds features OB pathology and RSI pearls. We end with a discussion of non-accidental trauma with Dr. Hartwell.
Read MoreWe are back with another fantastic week of GR content. We started with a guest lecture on LVADs by Dr. Vierecke from the Department of Cardiology, then QI/KT on Blunt Cardiac Injury with Drs. Haffner and Sobocinski. Next, Dr. Benoit takes us through his list of cardiac arrest pearls. Lastly, we finish with an overview of orthopedics cases in the community with Drs. Milligan, Gawron, and Betz.
Read MoreBody packers, stuffers, and pushers may present to the emergency department (ED) for evaluation of symptoms or for medical clearance before prosecution. It is important for the ED physician to have a keen framework for diagnosing, evaluating, and treating these patients.
Read MoreThis week’s Grand Rounds started with 2 hours of M&M tips with Dr. Broadstock, Small groups followed with Thoracentesis with Dr. Milligan, Lung Ultrasound with Dr. yates and Trach Management with Dr. Gillespie. Functional Movement Disorders with Dr. Eltatawy rounded out a great Grand Rounds!
Read MoreThis week’s 8.24.22 Grand Rounds started off with a CPC of Drs Pulvino and Negron battling over a case of neurocysticercosis. Next Dr. Goff gave a ‘tales from 4 years’ capstone lecture, followed by blunt aortic injuries by Dr. Rodriguez and Patient Safety with Dr. Hemphill.
Read MoreIn this podcast, Dr. Courtney Kein breaks down a recently published article examining the effects of a bolus of IVF at the time of intubation. Does a push of fluid prevent peri-intubation hemodynamic collapse?
Read MoreIn this Journal Club paper breakdown, Dr Bailee Stark recaps the findings of a recently published study by Driver et al looking at the effect of bougie aided intubation vs standard stylet intubation.
Read MoreThis week was jam pack in Grand Rounds. We covered best practice tips for POCUS and Cardiac Arrest with Dr. Stolz. Dr. Pensak talked with us about the Emergency Department Implications of the Dobbs v Jackson. We buffed up our teaching skills with Dr. Santen and “Not another Boring Lecture”. Dr. Roche and Wilderness Medicine Faculty taught us how to improvise important medical equipment. To end the day, Dr. Kiser showed us how to better care for and treat the pain of patients with chronic medical conditions.
Read MoreIn this Journal Club podcast, PGY-3 Tony Fabiano breaks down a paper from the Journal of Trauma comparing the effectiveness and patient perception of pigtail catheters versus standard chest tubes for hemothorax in the setting of trauma. Is a tiny tube effective at all in draining blood from the chest?
Read MoreSRU (pronounced "shrew") = Shock Resuscitation Unit
Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.
Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.