This week’s grand rounds starts off strong with the last Morbidity and Mortality of the year presented by Dr. Zalesky. This included multiple stimulating cases including meningitis, procedural safety, acute aortic syndromes, hemophilia, electrical storm, and euglycemic DKA. Finally, we wrap up the day with a lecture on the science behind wellness with Dr. Martella.
Read MoreIt was another riveting week of Grand Rounds here in Cincinnati! Drs. Kate Connelly, Shawn Hassani, Allie Hunt and Eddie Irankunda kicked us off with a high stakes simulation case and discussion of aortic and vascular emergencies. Dr. Irankunda then reflected on his journey through residency via the filter of the 1990's classic TV show, ER, with many life lessons along the way. After a brief operations update with Dr. Fermann, we finished up with a case-based discussion of evaluation of vomiting in pediatric patients during our monthly combined conference with our PEM colleagues from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
Read MoreEnjoy this week’s Grand Rounds Recap! Dr. Jordan Bonomo started us off with a fascinating talk on brain death, and how therapeutic hypothermia in the post-arrest patient can make this diagnosis more challenging. Next up, Dr. Harrison taught us some pearls on management of the bradycardic peri-arrest patient. Dr. Nagle shared with a us how to rescuscitate a patient with acute aortic dissection. Lastly, Dr. Summers talked to us about PRES and how to recognize and treat this rare disorder.
Read MoreYou are working an busy overnight shift at your rural community ER when a nurse comes to notify you of a new patient in the lobby - there are no open beds currently, but she thinks he looks ill.
You go out to evaluate the patient quickly - He is complaining of severe generalized abdominal pain that started a few hours ago and is worsening. He looks pale and slightly diaphoretic, has severe abdominal tenderness with peritonitis. Concerned, you wheel him back to your trauma bay...
Read MoreThis week the airway guru Dr. Steve Carleton outlines trends in airway management and makes a compelling case for keeping blind nasotracheal intubation in the toolkit of your aircraft. Dr. Plash gives us a difficult case of LVAD complications. Dr. Lagasse discusses acute aortic complications and Drs. Thompson and Gorder discuss their protocol for post-ROSC care.
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.
