This week in Grand Rounds we discussed the management of early pregnancy loss with OBGYN, things you don’t know you don’t know when you graduate with Dr. Paulsen, a case of tumor lysis syndrome with Dr. Laurence, an R4 case follow up with Dr. Hall, and our quarterly simulation with a myxedema coma case.
Read MoreHypokalemia is a commonly seen laboratory abnormality which is often unappreciated in the emergency department. Join us as we take a deep dive into the presentation and life threatening consequences of a patient with severe hypokalemia as we review a previous case from an international leader in critical care transport medicine, Air Care.
Read MoreApproximately 1 month ago we presented and talked through a particularly challenging patient flight scenario. As a refresher, if you don’t recall, check out the post here. Following the posting of the case, I sat down with ACMC Medical Director Dr. Bill Hinckley and Resident Assistant Medical Director for Air Care, Dr. Andrew Latimer, and recorded a podcast with their reaction to the case and to some of the curveball scenarios posed in the question and discussion section.
Read MoreModified Sgarbossa Criteria to aid in diagnosing STEMI in the setting of LBBB
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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.
