Join Us for another week of Grand Rounds as Dr. Freiermuth give us tips and tricks for conducting research as a resident, Dr. Martinez reviews eye emergencies, Dr. Thode gives us ten tips for an emergency medicine resident, Dr. Leenellett walks us through writing your own letter of recommendation, and Drs. Frederick, Thode, Urbanowicz, and Wolochatiuk talk toxicology.
Read MoreWondering what to do with a floppy baby that rolls into the ED? Perhaps one that has been snacking on the family’s fresh honey collection? Look no further than this case of infantile botulism, as told by Dr. Habib.
Read MoreGrand rounds this week started off with a review of the EMTALA law with Dr. Hinckley, as well as some case discussion. This was followed by a presentation from our clinical pharmacists, PharmD's Nicole Harger and Madeline Stephens, on anti-epileptic medications and their uses, as well as an update on our medication supplies in the ED. Drs. Murphy-Crews and Scanlon then presented their evidenced based algorithm for the management of STEMI, followed by our combined peds EM lecture with Dr. Kevin Overmann on the evaluation of the pale child and pediatric anemia. This was followed by Dr. Ludmer's R4 case follow up/best of residency cases. The day finished up with Dr. Sim Mand presenting her clinical diagnostics lecture on the assessment and management of the non-pregnant patient with abnormal uterine bleeding.
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.
