Gall bladder wall thickening prompts thoughts of cholecystitis in the mind of most emergency physicians. But it’s not always that simple. Join Dr. Roblee as she takes us through a case of cholecystitis that… isn’t.
Read MoreThis week’s Grand Rounds was kicked off with our W. Brian Gibler visiting professor series with Dr. Ali Raja M.D., MBA, MPH, and Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. He gave us his insights on how to help move our specialty towards evidence based practice, as well as his tips on leadership within the context of academic emergency medicine. This was followed by our monthly Morbidity and Mortality Conference with Dr. Titone. Dr. Shah then gave his R4 Clinical Soap Box on the utility of ultrasound in cardiac arrest, and the conference finished with Dr. Whitford giving his R3 Taming the SRU case follow up.
Read MoreAs 2016 comes to a close, Dr. McKean taught us about transfusion related lung injury, PEs, TCA overdoses, and the use of platelets in ICH during M&M. We learned the basics about the renal panel with Dr. Owens. Drs. Betz and Summers battled it out over drug-induced hepatitis and Dr. McKee taught us about Crypococcal Meningitis in her case follow-up. The year wrapped up with another Levy Cup Pre-season battle lead by Drs. Boyer and Winders.
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.
