This week, we heard about a case of HELLP syndrome on AirCare from Dr. Comiskey, learned about acute liver failure with Dr. de Castro, practiced hands-on ultrasound skills including superior cervical plexus block, TEE, and DVT US with Drs. Baez, Frederick, and Minges, and reviewed NRP with Dr. Vinet
Read MoreDr. McKinney from our MFM service started us off with some pearls of 2nd and 3rd trimester complications and management. Drs Murphy, Liebman, McKee and Whitford taught small groups about tips and tricks of extensor tendon repair, hip ultrasound and compartment pressures. Dr. Hughes gave us a talk on plain film utility in the ED and finally Drs. Scanlon and Doerning faced off in a CPC of a case of HELLP syndrome.
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.
