What a packed week! We reviewed a harrowing case of massive bee envenomation (with insects in the airway) w/ Dr. Yates, R4 wisdom and philosophies with Dr. Mullen, an overview of hydrocephalus with Dr. Stothers, a CPC of a brain tumor presenting with aphasia with Dr. Glenn, a dive into hyperviscosity syndromes with Dr. Beyde, and a wonderful series of lectures on the Language of Being Well & Embracing Fear in EM with visiting professor Dr. Arlene Chung.
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 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.
