Annals of B Pod: Blast Crisis
/Dr. Gillespie shares the case of a patient sent to the ED for knee pain with report of an elusive “abnormal lab” that turns out to be a new leukemia diagnosis.
Read Moreemergency medicine tamed
Taming the SRU. The SRU is the "Shock Resuscitation Unit." It is a crucible of clinical training for the residents of the University of Cincinnati Emergency Medicine Residency training program.
Dr. Gillespie shares the case of a patient sent to the ED for knee pain with report of an elusive “abnormal lab” that turns out to be a new leukemia diagnosis.
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 MoreThis week in grand rounds started off with Dr. Humphries reviewing the evidence of various interventions in traumatic cardiac arrest and providing a clear algorithm to follow in patients who suffer blunt traumatic cardiac arrest. We then had an in depth discussion on the approach to the encephalopathic patient in the Emergency Department. Dr. Bryant then presented some interesting cases that she had on her most recent trip to Guyana, followed by Dr. Ramsey’s in depth review of the emergent complications of acute leukemia. We finished off the day with our pediatric Emergency Medicine colleagues who led us through a simulation and oral boards cases.
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.