We started off this Wednesday with guest lecturer Dr. Susan Wilcox who joined us for Air Care ground rounds. This was followed by the top 10 Air Cases of the academic year presented by Drs. Tillotson and Hinckley. This was followed by Dr. Kletsel’s thoughtful R4 capstone, and we wrapped up with R3 small groups with Drs. Glenn, Haffner, and Jackson who covered topics from in flight emergencies, venomous snakes, and environmental emergencies.
Read MoreAnother great week of Grand Rounds! We started with optimizing our wet reads on MSK xrays then moved into a victorious CPC win in the diagnosis of giant cell artertitis with a patient presenting with CN VI palsy and diplopia. We then discussed the tips and tricks for hernia reduction before hearing a moving story of a harrowing AirCare transport for ECMO cannulation. We moved into R3 small groups covering obstetrics and labor from mother to newborn and finished off with our pediatrics team visiting to discuss emergent cardiac conditions.
Read MoreWe had another excellent Wednesday at UC Grand Rounds. Dr. Lewis kicked us off with ear emergencies and their ED management.
Read MoreJoin us to recap another week of UCEM Grand Rounds! We start with a quick hits EKG lecture with Dr. Baez, focusing on common EKG findings associated with electrolyte abnormalities. Dr. Tillotson teaches us how to set up inhaled therapies for our critically-ill patients, while thousands of feet in the air! We then turn to Dr. Chang and learn how to expertly treat pain and perform procedural sedation on the smallest of patients we encounter as emergency physicians.
Read MoreJoin us to recap our Grand Rounds session from the first week in May. Starting with the April M&M report expertly delivered by Dr. Broadstock- featuring atypical ACS, as well as the aggressive management of a CCB overdose. Followed by Dr. Mullen taking us through a set of cases involving near misses, as she reflects on things she learned during her four years in residency. Next up, Dr. Hajdu educated us about the presentation, pathophysiology, and evidence-based management of mild TBI’s/concussions in the ED. Lastly, we finish off with Air Care GR featuring details about the TOWAR study, review of management of pediatric seizures, as well as tips & tricks to improve our flight-related documentation.
Read MoreEver have that critical pneumonia ARDS patient that just cannot be safely transported without a temporizing (or longer) fix? Join Dr. Ferreri on a case study and deep dive into the physiology behind Epoprostenol use in Transport Medicine.
Read MoreJoin us this week as we cover Morbidity and Mortality report cases with Dr. Broadstock, a discussion of law enforcement in the ED with Dr. Crawford, brainstem stroke syndromes with Dr. Arnold, and Air Care grand rounds with Drs. Goff and Winslow.
Read MoreWe kicked off the month of March with a jam-packed Morbidity and Mortality Conference with Dr. Meaghan Frederick highlighting some of our amazing cases from downstairs including features on high sensitivity troponin, stridor and complicated alcohol withdrawal. Next up, Dr. Katherine Connelly walked us through how to troubleshoot in-transport alarms and failures of cardiac assist devices. Lastly, Dr. Bill Hinckley shared pearls of wisdom from his years at Air Care.
Read MoreDr. Wosiski-Kuhn takes us through the initial rescue of a drowning victim, life saving interventions, and expected clinical course.
Read MoreDr. Winslow digs deep into a case of an unsuspecting twist. Learn more about gastric volvulus from the presentation, and management.
Read MoreDr. Li shares some R4 case follow up(s). Review of migraine treatments with Drs. Diaz and Shaw. Dr. Gressick vs. Dr. Roche in a CPC case. Air Care Grand Rounds reviewing trauma, obstetrical trauma, aircraft safety, and a pediatric trauma simulation with Drs. Hinckley, Gottula, and Skrobut.
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 MoreDr. Freiermuth kicked off this week’s Grand Rounds with a recap of how to approach research in EM. Dr. Leech demonstrated the value to hemorrhage control and fistula complications. Drs. Harty and Comiskey faced off in a CPC case of DRESS syndrome and finally Drs. Gottula and Skrobut gave our quarterly Air Care Grand Rounds on HEMS stroke management.
Read MoreElectruction is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality with a widely variable injury pattern. Join the Air Care Series and Annals of B Pod teams as we dive into the pathophysiology and literature surrounding electrocution.
Read MoreThe diagnoses and treatment of status epilepticus continutes to evolve. Review the latest evidence for status epliepticus management in the critical care transport medicine environment, including an evolving role for Ketamine!
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.
