The workup of febrile infants (<60 days) can be extensive and invasive. This post and podcast covers a recent paper by the PECARN research group that sought an answer to the question: What is the prevalence of bacteremia and/or bacterial meningitis (“invasive bacterial illness”, ISI) in febrile infants ≤60 days of age with a positive urinalysis (UA) result?
Read MoreThis week’s Grand Rounds started with 2 hours of M&M tips with Dr. Broadstock, Small groups followed with Thoracentesis with Dr. Milligan, Lung Ultrasound with Dr. yates and Trach Management with Dr. Gillespie. Functional Movement Disorders with Dr. Eltatawy rounded out a great Grand Rounds!
Read MoreThe final Grand Rounds of the 2019-20 academic year offered an incredible line up of lectures followed by an annual residency program evaluation and wrap-up by the outgoing chief residents, lovingly called “KJAM”.
Dr. Golden presented our monthly Morbidity and Mortality conference, full of cases to learn from and improve clinical care. Dr. Shaw presented his Taming the SRU lecture on a case of massive hemoptysis in an otherwise young and healthy patient. Dr. Murphy-Crews delivered a moving R4 Capstone lecture, demonstrating the low NNT for ED thoracotomies and highlighting that resilience is not the issue when it comes to burnout and physician suicide.
Read MoreThis week we had another great M&M where Dr. Klaszky covered exciting topics such as refractory V fib, hypothermia and cerebral malaria. We learned about misnomers, mimics and lies about TB from Dr. Owens. Dr. Zalesky skillfully walked us through a simplified approach to reading brain MRIs. Lastly, Dr. Leech and Dr. Goel faced off in a CPC involving a patient with ALS.
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.
