Another week, another great Grand Rounds! First, Dr. Lang takes us through the evidence behind our common treatment of low back pain. Next, Drs. Boyer and Segev give us a evidence guided management of the acutely ischemic limb. Next, Dr. Hajdu takes us through a difficult case of cardiac arrest in the ED. Finally, we learn all about infections of the pelvis and perineum with Dr. Guay!
Read MoreTo COOL or NOT To COOL that is the question...
(Read each of the following scenarios & honestly ask yourself if this is a patient suitable for therapeutic hypothermia)
Scenario 1: 67 yo male scene STEMI, witnessed Vfib arrest with ROSC, GCS 3T, stable vitals
Scenario 2: 24 yo female MVC, ejected, hypotensive for EMS, 10 minute cardiac arrest with ROSC, GCS 3T
Scenario 3: 2 yo female cardiac arrest suspected choking, ROSC after removing food from her airway. GCS 4T (1T2)
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.
