Welcome to Disaster Day! UCEM learned about a broad range of topics today from active shooter incidents, climate change and how it affects our approach to disaster medicine, and mass casualty preparedness.
Read MoreThis week's Grand Rounds served as our annual EMS Disaster day, where we tried on our HazMat gear, ran a mock mass casualty incident (MCI), and heard from Dr. Otten about his experience with multiple MCIs over the course of his career.
Read MoreThis week in Grand Rounds: lessons learned in mass casualty from our recent experience with a mass shooting, a case of abdominal pain in a patient with a TIPS, understanding the UA, the importance of diagnosing HIV in the emergency department, dental emergencies, point of care ultrasound in pediatrics, and a deep dive into the literature about management of low risk PE.
Read MoreExplosive injuries cause high numbers of casualties compared to chemical and biological incidents
SRU (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.
