This week at Grand Rounds we started off with a lively discussion of some unique case presentations during M&M presented by Dr. Yates. Drs. Wosiski-Kuhn and Stothers then walked us through the most pressing research papers in our Mini-Lit Blitz, followed by Dr. Benoit talking us through ideal Post-ROSC Care. Finally, our QI/KT on necrotizing soft tissue infections was expertly presented by Drs. Schor and de Castro.
Read MoreJoin us as we recap our last week of Grand Rounds, including our first intern lecture of the year focusing on pericarditis & myocarditis. Learn about the art of skillfully resuscitating a patient with an LVAD, as well as the tips/tricks for effectively communicating with patients, from our senior residents. Learn how to confidently handle ENT emergencies in the community and orthopedic trauma in a limited-resource settings. Our pharmacy colleagues gave us an timely update on use of Precedex in the ED, as well as Andexxa vs. PCC for reversal of Xa-inhibitors. Lastly, our pediatric EM colleagues joined us to discuss to subtle difference in diagnosis and management of neonatal & pediatric seizures compared to adults.
Read MoreWe are back with another fantastic week of GR content. We started with a guest lecture on LVADs by Dr. Vierecke from the Department of Cardiology, then QI/KT on Blunt Cardiac Injury with Drs. Haffner and Sobocinski. Next, Dr. Benoit takes us through his list of cardiac arrest pearls. Lastly, we finish with an overview of orthopedics cases in the community with Drs. Milligan, Gawron, and Betz.
Read MoreIn this edition of the Air Care series we take a look at the LVAD via post and podcast, introducing you to the meeting of man and machine. Adam Gottula, MD interviews Liz Powell, MD and Paige Barger, NP covering the spectrum of LVAD basics from common functions to life threatening complications.
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 MoreDr. Ludmer kicked things off with this month's Morbidity & Mortality conference where we discussed C. Diff, spinal cord compression, LP in the setting of anticoagulation and cardiac arrest with an LVAD. Dr. Stettler led the next segment of our longitudinal leadership curriculum with a look at the mentor/mentee relationship. We finished up with a soapbox lecture by Dr. Titone on conflict resolution and an R3 follow up by Dr. Bernardoni who discussed the crashing patient with right ventricular failure and pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Read MoreThis week Dr. Knight taught us about the management of seizures and about how to manage our own fear. We were schooled on the hypotensive LVAD patient by Drs. Boyer, DeVries and Winders. We learned about oncologic emergencies from Dr. Continenza. Dr. Gorder tamed the SRU and taught us about chemical asphyxiation and burn injuries in the process.
Read MoreThis week the airway guru Dr. Steve Carleton outlines trends in airway management and makes a compelling case for keeping blind nasotracheal intubation in the toolkit of your aircraft. Dr. Plash gives us a difficult case of LVAD complications. Dr. Lagasse discusses acute aortic complications and Drs. Thompson and Gorder discuss their protocol for post-ROSC care.
Read More"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe" - Abraham Lincoln
In order to lead the team, you need a reflection of what you need to improve as a leader:
SRU (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.
