Persistent or intractable hiccups can be both a diagnostic and therapeutic conundrum for the emergency physician. Dr. Charlie Reed takes us through the pathophysiology, evaluation and treatment of this condition, and reveals the dangers that can be harbored by this common symptom.
Read MoreWe start off strong this week with EMS grand rounds, where EMS fellow Dr. Klein walks us through potential uses and barriers for using ultrasound in the prehospital setting. We then moved on to our R1 Diagnostic and Therapeutics lecture, where Dr. Segev expertly led us through a discussion on the use of inflammatory markers in the ED including several small group cases. Next, an exciting CPC matchup between Drs. Schor and Stolz who went head to head to discuss a mysterious case of the hiccups. This was followed by Dr. Diaz who gave her R4 Capstone lecture on what her R4s taught her. Finally, we wrapped up the day with an excellent discussion on airway management during our airway grand rounds.
Read MoreJoin us as we dive in to some terrifying cases of gynecologic pathologies in the ED followed by tips and tricks on lifelong learning from the amazing clinician and medical educator Dr. Jenny Beck-Esmay through our visiting lecture series! We then continue our journey to always be improving patient care and have some excellent discussion in our monthly Morbidity and Mortality Conference with Chief Resident, Dr. Colleen Laurence. Don’t miss all the incredible nuggets of wisdom from this week’s Grand Rounds!
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.
