Grand Rounds Recap 4.17.24
/Welcome to Disaster Day! UCEM learned about a broad range of topics today from active shooter incidents, climate change and how it affects our approach to disaster medicine, and mass casualty preparedness.
Read Moreemergency medicine tamed
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.
Welcome to Disaster Day! UCEM learned about a broad range of topics today from active shooter incidents, climate change and how it affects our approach to disaster medicine, and mass casualty preparedness.
Read MoreThis week we had our annual Disaster Day. We started with the legendary Dr. Otten giving us a rundown on disaster preparation and planning. Dr. Calhoun then led us through our disaster activation protocols at UCMC. We then used these principles in a complex mass casualty even simulation. The day ended with an analysis of how these protocols worked in real life during the Fifth Third Shooting.
Read MoreThis week at UCEM Grand Rounds we had our annual Disaster Day run by the Division of EMS. We discussed our local resources and then participated in a two hour simulated disaster exercise in which a dirty bomb exploded. Dr. Calhoun then closed things out with a discussion on radiation injuries and Hazmat precautions.
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.