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Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is rare disease presentation in the emergency department that is very important to learn to diagnose and treat due to the high associated mortality, often quoted at 20% or more. This post discussed the pathophysiology of the disease process, as well as how to appropriate identify and treat TLS in a timely manner to prevent complications such as cardiac dysrhythmias and acute renal failure.

Grand Rounds Recap 12.11.24
Grand Rounds Recap 12.11.24

Another week, another great Grand Rounds! First, Dr. Lang takes us through the evidence behind our common treatment of low back pain. Next, Drs. Boyer and Segev give us a evidence guided management of the acutely ischemic limb. Next, Dr. Hajdu takes us through a difficult case of cardiac arrest in the ED. Finally, we learn all about infections of the pelvis and perineum with Dr. Guay!

Breath Easy: Navigating Asthma and COPD Exacerbations
Breath Easy: Navigating Asthma and COPD Exacerbations

Not all breathing is made equal, and a lot of it wheezes in the world of Emergency Medicine. Join Dr. Blaine Oldham as he reviews asthma and COPD and how to approach each with some nuance

Serotonin Syndrome & NMS
Serotonin Syndrome & NMS

It can be a challenge to differentiate NMS and Serotonin syndrome, careful attention to historical factors, a thorough medication history, and a detailed physical exam and neurologic exam is necessary to quickly diagnose these patients. This post details the presentation of each entity and highlights the differences between the two.

But Can You Just PO?
But Can You Just PO?

Fluid management in the Emergency Department (ED) is crucial in the adequate resuscitation of the acutely ill and decompensating patient. Patients present to the ED with hypovolemia secondary to a plethora of causes—some requiring IV fluid resuscitation and others requiring none. Considering the nationwide IV fluid shortage, judicious use of fluids is imperative. Thus, this begs the question, who really needs IV fluids, and can the patient simply hydrate orally? This article serves to briefly discuss IV fluids administration in the ED and the instances where they are not indicated. 

Diagnostics: Sarcoidosis and its Complications
Diagnostics: Sarcoidosis and its Complications

Dr. Dixon walks us through an overview of sarcoidosis and the many complications we must look out for in the emergency department.

Diagnostics: Intractable Hiccups
Diagnostics: Intractable Hiccups

Persistent or intractable hiccups can be both a diagnostic and therapeutic conundrum for the emergency physician. Dr. Charlie Reed takes us through the pathophysiology, evaluation and treatment of this condition, and reveals the dangers that can be harbored by this common symptom.

Grand Rounds Recap 11.13.24
Grand Rounds Recap 11.13.24

Welcome to another week of Grand Rounds! Join us for Sports Medicine Grand Rounds, where he discuss cases from the training room, followed by a discussion on rabies prophylaxis. Two of our wonderful R2s gave their QI/KT on acetaminophen overdose, then we had a review of landmark studies in Emergency Medicine. We had an R4 discharge/transfer/treat case discussion, and ended the day with a pediatrics lecture!

Grand Rounds Recap 11.6.24
Grand Rounds Recap 11.6.24

Another week, another Grand Rounds! Dr. Boggust took us through the basic of management of patients with Multiple Sclerosis in the ED. Then, Dr. Grisoli presented her Capstone on the treatment and care of patients with disabilities. Finally, Dr. Minges and the rest of the ultrasound team discussed MSK ultrasounds, with hands on session for the most frequent upper and lower extremity scans!

Grand Rounds Recap 10.30.24
Grand Rounds Recap 10.30.24

Join us for another great week of Grand Rounds! We started out with a great discussion of the changing workforce and how the differences between generations and leadership styles impacts our interactions with our colleagues. Then we discussed the nuances of managing a dysfunctional tracheostomy with Dr. Adan. We were taken through the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of patients with pneumomediastinum and mediastinitis with Dr. Valles. Finally, Drs. Artiga, Beyde and Vaishnav gave us hands on practice with the different types of nerve blocks that can be used in the ED!