This week features an R4 Capstone on “Leading from the Front” with Dr. Ijaz, and overview of thoracic outlet syndrome with Dr. Stothers, two incredible lectures from Dr. Gita Pensa on Litigation Stress and Trial vs. Settlement, and Air Care Grand Rounds with a focus on impella and ECMO transports.
Read MoreWe kicked off the month of March with a jam-packed Morbidity and Mortality Conference with Dr. Meaghan Frederick highlighting some of our amazing cases from downstairs including features on high sensitivity troponin, stridor and complicated alcohol withdrawal. Next up, Dr. Katherine Connelly walked us through how to troubleshoot in-transport alarms and failures of cardiac assist devices. Lastly, Dr. Bill Hinckley shared pearls of wisdom from his years at Air Care.
Read MoreCardiogenic Shock can humble the finest of critical care crew. Knowing the physiology and new adjuncts that can be a critical part of resuscitation can salvage the sickest LVs out there. Take a deep dive into cardiogenic shock and Impella support with Dr. Adam Gottula
Read MoreSchool’s still out but the learning never stops - check out our summer issue of Annals of B Pod to learn about impellas, nec fasc and more!
Read MoreThis weeks grand rounds started off with our monthly Morbidity and Mortality with Dr. Lagasse. We then discuss in Aircare grand rounds led by Drs. Dang and Renne the always harrowing complex patient transfers including LVAD, EKOS and more.
Read MoreThis week in UCEM Grand Rounds: the harrowing story of the desaturating trauma patient with a metal pole impaled through his mouth and neck. Also: making the diagnosis of HIV in the ED. Managing hemorrhagic shock on Air Care. How much did that ED visit or hospitalization cost your patient? Managing tachy-arrhythmias in the setting of cardiac arrest with a pacemaker.
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.
