Grand Rounds Recap 11.13.19

Grand Rounds Recap 11.13.19

This week was filled with Ultrasound pearls, starting with our guest lecture from Dr. Avila (5minutesono) on ocular ultrasound. We then covered how and when to perform musculoskeletal ultrasound with Dr. Broadstock, and witnessed a battle of wits between Dr. Urbanowicz and Dr. Minges over a case of uremic pericarditis. Dr. Humphries then showed us how to perform a flawless consultation, and several residents presented interesting learning points from the recent ACEP conference in Denver. Finally, Dr. Gray gave us a thorough review on the pearls and pitfalls of pediatric sedation.

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Grand Rounds Recap 8.29.18

Grand Rounds Recap 8.29.18

This weeks grand rounds started off with a Morbidity and Mortality presentation by Dr. Baez including topics such as STEMI in LVH, pharmocologic cardioversion, and septic arthritis of the finger. This was followed by Dr. Freiermuth who gave us some pearls on the approach and management of sickle cell patients in the ED. Dr. Shaw then discussed some disturbing new health policy issues. Dr. Essell, a Heme/Onc attending at Jewish Hospital then walked us though GvHD, Acute Leukemia emergencies, and a fascinating new treatment option for blood cancers CAR-T. The day continued with a review of burn management by Dr. Spigner. Dr. Walsh then finished the day with an overview of carboxyhemoglobinemia and methemoglobinemia.

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