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 MoreWhat a fabulous and jam-packed Grand Rounds it was! Drs. Knight, Roche, and Freiermuth kicked us off with fantastic attending case follow-ups with pearls for physicians of all levels. Drs. Frankenfeld and Hill duked it out in a fascinating case of iron toxicity. Dr. Thompson expertly led us through UC’s new model for patient safety. Dr. Freiermuth brought us back to the basics of refining our history taking skills with tips on approaching sensitive topics. Dr. Pulvino walked us through a very difficult presentation of simultaneous stroke and STEMI in her R3 Taming the SRU. Lastly, Dr. Mand capped off the day with her R4 capstone detailing the lessons she has learned throughout her residency training. Tune in now for a great read!
Read MoreThis week Dr. Freiermuth showed us how to create a research project. Drs. Tillotson and Makinen discussed the evidence on open fracture management. The R2 CPC between Drs. Ramsay and Nagle taught us an important lesson on HIV and ITP. Finally, Drs. Iparraguirre, Li, Makinen, and Mand created a simulation to teach management of a pediatric nicotinic poisoning.
Read MoreDr. McDonough and Dr. Palmer kicked off this week with an engaging session of leadership curriculum discussing self-promotion as well as how to write an effective CV. Dr. Forde walked us through the exciting topic of Mobile Stroke Units during EMS Grand Rounds. Lastly, Dr. Krack walked us through some interesting and terrifying pediatric heme-one emergencies.
Read MoreDr. Betham started off Grand Rounds with this month's Morbidity and Mortality Conference, where we learned about Gout, ITP, Stroke, and Hyperkalemia in ESRD patients. Dr. Teuber walked us through the varying recommendations regarding ED Thoracotomy and Dr. Banning taught us how to handle neonatal urgencies. Leadership Curriculum wrapped up this week's conference with a session on how to pitch an idea.
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.
