We started off this Wednesday with the crowd favorite M&M by Dr. Kletsel covering fantastic learning cases. This was followed by an expert discussion of neuromuscular weakness by Dr. Onuzuruike, and a quick hit EKG lecture by Dr. Urbanowicz on EKG artifacts. We wrapped up this day of discussion with our social emergency medicine grand rounds and our quarterly Landmark Studies of EM focusing on critical care.
Read MoreWelcome 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 MoreWe started another fantastic day of grand rounds with morbidity and mortality conference led by Dr. Finney. Next, Dr. Snyder discussed mastering the arterial line, followed by Dr. Wosiski-Kuhn taking us through her R4 case follow up. We ended the day with a rousing CPC battle for the ages between Drs. Wilson and Curry.
Read MoreWe had a jam packed grand rounds this week, which started off with a simulation and ultrasound demonstration from our AirCare team. Next Dr. Vaughan took us through the dermatologic emergencies we cannot miss, and Dr. Ferreri discussed why every decompensated patient should receive an sonographic waves for assessment. We continued with our third installment of Landmark Studies of EM, covering the important papers on traumatic resuscitations. Finally, Dr. Bryant took us through a global health inspired case and Dr. Otten taught us about the medications that can be toxic to pediatrics in small doses.
Read MoreThis week at Grand Rounds we started off with a lively discussion of some unique case presentations during M&M presented by Dr. Yates. Drs. Wosiski-Kuhn and Stothers then walked us through the most pressing research papers in our Mini-Lit Blitz, followed by Dr. Benoit talking us through ideal Post-ROSC Care. Finally, our QI/KT on necrotizing soft tissue infections was expertly presented by Drs. Schor and de Castro.
Read MoreThis week we started off with a riveting M&M presented by Dr. Kletsel, where we discussed massive GI bleeds, renal abscesses, and more. This was followed by a face off for the ages between Drs. Beyde and Bonomo on an uncommon presentation of thyrotoxicosis. Finally, a group of R4s led us through an educational simulation of BRASH syndrome and some informational oral boards style cases.
Read MoreThis week Grand Rounds kicked off with a range of complicated cases including of choledocholithiasis, syphilis, and hyperthermic-associated toxidromes. Dr. Bryant than presented on burns in a low resource setting for our global health lecture. Drs. Goel and Thompson discussed the decision rules for head and C-spine imaging. And Drs. Gallen, Brower and Finney finished off our resident lectures for our core content.
Read MoreWe had a jam packed grand rounds this week, which was started off strong by Dr. Knight taking us through identifying sick vs. not sick patients. Drs. Della Porta and Kimmel then battled it out in this years first CPC. Next we were taken through acute ischemic stroke updates with the stroke team duo Drs. Demel and Kreitzer, followed by a quick hit lecture on AV blocks for the EM physician by Dr. Lang. We finished off the day with our R4 capstone reviewing over-testing in the ED with Dr. Yates followed by a review of what data to trust with Dr. Freiermuth and Sucharew for Research Grand Rounds.
Read MoreThis week we started off strong with the first Morbidity and Mortality of the academic year presented by Dr. Kletsel. This was followed by Dr. Smith’s R4 Case Follow up on the unique pathology of an LV thrombus. Dr. Jackson then takes us through methods for Taming the SRU and subarachnoid hemorrhages. Finally, we wrapped up with case-based discussions on opioid use disorder in the emergency department.
Read MoreThis week’s grand rounds started with excitement with an operations update and a scavenger hunt in the new ED, congrats Team 7 on the win! This was followed by forward thinking didactics on a new protocol for manual vacuum aspirations in the ED,
Read MoreFor our first grand rounds of the academic year, Dr. Paulsen challenged us with her Admit/Discharge/Transfer lecture which made us ponder the disposition of several difficult cases. This was followed by a case-based and interactive discussion on how to break bad news to patients in the ED by Dr. McDonough. Last but not certainly not least, our Department Chair Dr. Pancioli took us through the past, present, and future of EM, it’s triumphs, and potential threats to the way we practice.
Read MoreThis week we start off with an exciting CPC showdown between Drs. Chhabria and Baez, followed by a new proposed pathway for the diagnosis and treatment of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning by Drs. Moulds and Wright. Next, the pediatric department reviewed “one pill can kill” for our pediatric populations, and finally we heard from Dr. Frank about competency in medicine and medical education.
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.
