Palliative care? Methemoglobinemia? False positive pregnancy tests? Dr. Lauren Gillespie takes us through a multifaceted journey, ranging from the end-of-life ethics in the setting of organ transplantation to discussing cool facts our residents have looked up on shift!
Read MoreJoin Dr. Ann Wolski as she takes us through a fascinating case of uterine incarceration causing acute urinary retention.
Read MoreThat pesky little RLQ pain is back, but you thought you put a stop to this nonsense! Join Dr. de Castro as he takes us through a case of stump appendicitis and increases awareness of this rare post-appendectomy complication.
Read MoreJoin Dr. Stothers as he takes us through a serious case of an Anti-Xa overdose and the clinical nuances that face providers in caring for these patients.
Read MoreDr. Sobocinski takes us through a rare but interesting case of upper extremity swelling leading to limb ischemia caused by deep venous occlusion.
Read MoreJoin Dr. Della Porta as she describes the considerations emergency physicians should have when treating patients who have presentations suggestive of suicide-related behaviors and how to evaluate safe discharge plans.
Read MoreIn our next Annals of B Pod Case - join us for the management and tips on how to keep your nerve and reduce the eye and set everyone at ease.
Read MoreFormer rotating medical student Matthew Mannion describes the case of hemoptysis in an immunocompromised patient that turned out to be a great ball of fungus: aspergilloma.
Read MoreDr. Urbanowicz starts off with the case of a patient with run of the mill neck pain & stumbles upon the uncommon incidental finding of polycythemia. Learn more about this not-oft-seen diagnosis & when to admit.
Read MoreDr. Gillespie shares the case of a patient sent to the ED for knee pain with report of an elusive “abnormal lab” that turns out to be a new leukemia diagnosis.
Read MoreThe spring issue of AoBP has sprung! Read on for some interesting cases, as seen and told by our emergency medicine residents.
Read MoreDr. Kristen Meigh highlights a case of dysuria & inguinal pain originating from an abscess in a oft-forgotten extraperitoneal compartment: the Space of Retzius.
Read MoreCardiogenic Shock can humble the finest of critical care crew. Knowing the physiology and new adjuncts that can be a critical part of resuscitation can salvage the sickest LVs out there. Take a deep dive into cardiogenic shock and Impella support with Dr. Adam Gottula
Read MoreSchool’s still out but the learning never stops - check out our summer issue of Annals of B Pod to learn about impellas, nec fasc and more!
Read MoreA sixth sense isn’t the only thing that can cause you to see dead people - especially if you have herpes zoster and end stage renal disease. Join Dr. Chuko as he discusses an interesting case of acyclovir toxicity.
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.
