This week we learned about all the hardware that can go into our patient's CNS and how it can go wrong. We also heard about complications of Varicella infection, set out to optimize visualization of a needle on US, learned to give better feedback to the difficult learner, heard about ED super-utilizers and strategized about ventilator management.
Read MoreThis week's Grand Rounds included M&M where we learned all about bleeding and how to stop it, listened to a Case Follow-up about the Neurological Complications of Infective Endocarditis, and had lectures on BRUE, Hand Injury management in the community, and Impostor Phenomenon.
Read MoreThis week we spent some time with in-situ trauma simulations, followed up by lectures on medical causes of trauma with Dr. Thompson, STEMI and aspirin allergy with Dr. Axelson and a cardiology update with our specialist of the month from our cardiology intensivity and interventionalist Dr. Tim Smith.
Read MoreThis week we got an operations update with some new markers of quality and new guidelines on HIV testing. We were reminded about patient literacy and the advantages of keeping it simple. Dr. Hill also taught that every shift our biases and decision making do affect patient care, it is our duty to recognize and use them to our patients' advantage.
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.
