It turns out there’s more than one way to reduce a mandible and knowing alternatives may help you get that next challenging reduction done. Dr. Meigh details all the techniques as she discusses a case of a jaw dislocation.
Read MoreThe first grand rounds of 2021 offered many learning points to help us ring in the New Year! Dr. Neel from the Department of Neurology gave us some great tips on the neurologic exam and some quick hits on neuromuscular diseases. The residents then worked together to come up with some challenging diagnoses. The day was rounded off with oral boards preparation with cases of: pediatric appendicitis, stroke in a non-stroke center, and a PE with an underlying malignancy.
Read MoreAlthough hand injuries are often triaged to minor care/fast track, not all of these injuries are so minor in nature. Join Dr. Adam Gottula and Dr. Bennett Lane as they discuss one of the most fear hand injuries: Hydrofluoric Acid Exposure.
Read MoreThe diagnostic ability of undifferentiated hypotension by the Emergency Physician has increased exponentially with the RUSH examination. Join Dr. Frederick as she searches and finds the source of hypotension in an elderly female in December’s Ultrasound Case of the Month
Read MoreClosed out 2020 UCEM Grand Rounds with a bang! Dr. Mand presented an abundance of evidence in this month’s Morbidity and Mortality conference. Guest lecturer Dr. Collins presented an approach to fever in the traveler for Global Health Grand Rounds. Drs. Gottula, Skrobut, Makinen, & Hinckley made us vent experts with Air Care Grand Rounds.
Read MoreVisiting Professor Dr. Patsy McNeil shared pearls about Physician Leadership. Dr. Fabiano reviewed the evidence of anaphylaxis treatment and Dr. Kimmel presented a fascinating case of MIS-C. Dr. Walsh and our PEM colleagues walked us through critically ill pediatric cases.
Read MoreIf you are reading this, you are in one of two places right now.
You may be sitting comfortably, expanding your knowledge, curious about the latest data for anaphylaxis treatment, and preparing for the next time you may see a patient with anaphylaxis. This resource is for you.
Alternatively, you are actively treating and managing a patient with anaphylaxis, looking for an evidence-based guide to support your clinical decisions in this moment. This resource is also for you.
Read MoreWe had a great Grand Rounds with nine lectures!
Dr. Fermann gave us operations updates for the CEC. Dr. Dave Thompson discussed quality improvement, root cause analysis, and the Pareto Principle. Dr. Tillotson walked us through the types of hypertension seen in pregnancy and how to manage these patients. Dr. Walsh found a sandwich in a patient’s airway. Dr. Jarrell discussed the exciting specialty called Social Emergency Medicine. Dr. Koehler showed us how to use a Minnesota tube for massive UGIB. Dr. Milligan discussed complex cardiac devices including IABP, Impella, and LVAD. Dr. Hassani reviewed post partum headaches and evidence on neuroprotective intubation. And lastly, Dr. Gleimer made us exercise our System 1 and System 2 thinking.
Read MoreHypertension in pregnancy can lead to a scary situation, but never fear - guest author Dr. Jessica Gottula will teach you what to do if an eclamptic patient rolls into your ED.
Read MoreWhat do these 3 things have in common: interval prolongation, COWS, and rural America? All 3 were covered in this week’s UCEM Grand Rounds.
Dr. Li starting us off with monthly Morbidity & Mortality. Cards consultant Dr. Ahmad provided rapid fire EKG review. Dr. Stark refreshed us on opioid withdrawal treatment. And, Dr. Makinen delivered a moving capstone on the importance of rural emergency medicine.
Read MoreOpioid withdrawal is a common presenting complaint in the emergency department. As opioid use disorder prevalence continues to increase, opioid withdrawal will continue to increase as well. Join Dr. Stark to review the mechanism and treatment options for Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome!
Read MoreIn this jam packed week Dr. Stolz started us off with lower extremity ultrasound and the ultrasound theme continued with Dr. Skrobut’s case follow up on cardiac tamponade. Two R1s presented on transfusion reactions and septic arthritis. Our PEM colleagues discussed pediatric rashes. Finally Dr. Ryan Knight gave a Veteran’s Day special on emergency medicine in the austere environment.
Read MoreThis was a jam packed week that started with an EMS lecture from one our fellows, Dr. Morgan, about community paramedicine and mobile integrated healthcare. Dr. Mand’s case follow up focused on how to cope with grief in the emergency department. Dr. Kletsel gave us a literature based update on treatments of dental infections. Drs. Betz and Goff faced off in a CPC. Finally Drs. Gottula, Jensen, and Lane gave an intense simulation.
Read MoreThe leaves are falling, football is happening, pumpkin spice is everywhere and a new issue of Annals of B Pod is here for your education and enjoyment.
Read MoreRemember as a kid when you would come downstairs only to find your parent devouring your hard-earned Halloween candy? Consider it a favor. Though delicious, those globs of sticky sugar are a common culprit of toothaches for kids & adults alike, as well as headaches for emergency room providers. Whether in the emergency department itself, or while being cornered by a neighbor as you head out your front door, we are commonly confronted by someone holding the side of their face in agony, slowly mumbling ‘can you help me doc?’, as they wince in pain in between each word. Though our medical curriculum may not have prepared us for these moments, medicine is all about lifelong learning, so it is up to us to fill the knowledge gaps about those 32 pearly whites that are often the cause of much trouble.
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.
