Join us for our 1.11.23 Recap with Dr. Wolski covering caustic skin injuries, Dr Shaw taking on Dr. Hughes with a CPC case of trophoblastic disease with thyrotoxicosis and finally peds sim cases with our CCHMC PEM colleagues
Read MoreGrand Rounds this week started with airway QI and COVID-19 airway management per the consummate expertise of Dr. Carleton. Dr. Mullen then taught the pearls and pitfalls of urine drug screens, Dr. Paulsen arose victorious from CPC vs. Dr. Wolochatiuk, and Dr. Ijaz gave a stellar review of ear pathology in the ED. Finally, Drs. Golden, Ham, and Spigner took us on a tour de force remote simulation of structural collapse with crush syndrome complicated by hyperkalemic arrest.
Read MoreThyroid studies, often lying in the depths of any medical student differential, are an important tool in the Emergency Physician's toolkit, and knowing what to order when is a key part of using them wisely. This week, Dr. Makinen gives us a breakdown of thyroid pathology and testing.
Read MoreThis week in Grand Rounds: A case of Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, Cardiac Biomarkers, Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in a head bleed, and pearls of airway management during Air Care Grand Rounds including needle cricothyroidotomy.
Read MoreThis week we had a Grand Rounds jam packed with clinical knowledge. When was the last time you considered the differential diagnosis of an elevated troponin? It's not just ACS! Read on to learn more about thyroid storm, refractory Vfib and Vtach, lithium toxicity, inflammatory markers, and more. As well as a special clinical soapbox about how Ohio became the epicenter of the nation's heroin epidemic.
Read MoreDr. Axelson kicked off Grand Rounds this week with a look at DKA, hypercalcemia, suicide in the ED and more during M&M. Then we learned about Hereditary Angioedema, Thyroid Emergencies, Concussions, NIPPV and got a chalk talk about setting end goals of resuscitation from Dr. Dave Norton.
Read MoreBlood supply to the eye is from the Internal Carotid and drainage is through cavernous sinus. Bony eye septum is an improtant structure that separates the superficial structures from the deeper structures that have direct communications with the brain.
Key historical factors: recent eye procedures, eye drop use, contact lens use, occupational history, UV ligh exposure
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.
