This week we start off with Dr. Mullen’s lessons from morbidity and mortality conference. This is followed by R1 Dr. Vaishnav with a diagnostics talk on hyperthermia. Dr. Adan walks us through the always terrifying world of laryngectomy patients and finally guest lecturer Dr. Ray Bignall gives an excellent talk on disparities in medicine and how we address them
Read MoreJoin us as we recap another informative week of grand rounds, exploring opiate use disorder and medication assisted therapy, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, caring for immunosuppressed heme-onc patients with new therapies, high-value care, perforated peptic ulcers, and laryngectomy tubes!!
Read MoreThis week's Grand Rounds started out with another installment of our leadership curriculum led by Dr. Stettler, where we discussed how to identify and manage finance in leadership. This was then followed by Dr. Makinen's small group session on thyroid diagnostics in the ED. Drs. Gauger and Loftus then went head-to-head on a case of syncope, found to have a massive PE. Dr. Miller then gave a great summary of current thoughts and future approaches to sepsis, followed by Dr. Murphy discussing post-ENT procedure bleeds in the ED. Dr. Curry then finished off the conference with his "Mastering Minor Care" segment on epistaxis.
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.
