Join Dr. Moulds as she dissects the difficult landscape of thrombocytopenia, where cause is king and sometimes the therapy can be more harmful than watchful waiting. Keep this one in your favorites for the next time a critical thombocytopenic patient rolls in…
Read MoreJoins us for another week of Grand Rounds as Dr. Moulds breaks down platelet disorders, Dr. Alden Landry joins us to discuss disparities in healthcare, Dr. Urbanowicz laughs her way through her R4 Capstone on the science of laughter, and we team up with our alloys at CCHMC PEM to learn about iron toxicity.
Read MoreDIC is a much dreaded dysregulation of the body's natural coagulation infrastructure associated with very high morbidity and mortality. DIC is a diagnosis that emergency providers cannot miss, and in his case Dr. Shaw walks us through the timely identification and treatment of DIC in the emergency department while simultaneously shedding light on much of the controversy that surrounds DIC. Do blood products help correct the coagulopathy? Find out inside!
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.
