Grand Rounds Recap 03.13.24

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Grand Rounds Recap 03.13.24

Another great week of Grand Rounds! We started with optimizing our wet reads on MSK xrays then moved into a victorious CPC win in the diagnosis of giant cell artertitis with a patient presenting with CN VI palsy and diplopia. We then discussed the tips and tricks for hernia reduction before hearing a moving story of a harrowing AirCare transport for ECMO cannulation. We moved into R3 small groups covering obstetrics and labor from mother to newborn and finished off with our pediatrics team visiting to discuss emergent cardiac conditions.

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Grand Rounds Recap 09.16.20

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Grand Rounds Recap 09.16.20

Join us as we explore our EMS Grand Rounds with Dr. Gray, discussion of pain management in pediatrics with Dr. Bryant, and the evidence-based approach to pericarditis treatment with Drs. Stevens and Jensen. Drs. Chuko and LaFollette then go head-to-head in our beloved CPC, Dr. Martella takes us through the diagnosis and management of myasthenia gravis, and Dr. Berger outlines the importance of taking care of our critically ill patients with humanity and kindness in his R3 Taming the SRU lecture. Lastly, Dr. Gottula wraps up with a discussion on how to excel at the little things during his R4 Capstone.

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Grand Rounds Recap 9.4.19

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Grand Rounds Recap 9.4.19

This week in grand rounds we discussed all types of critically ill patients, first covering the spectrums of hypothermia and shock. We then had a fascinating case follow up on a patient who developed torsades des pointes, and learned how to perform the HINTS exam and incorporate it into our practice. We then discussed pediatric osteomyelitis and it’s subtle presentation, and finally covered musculoskeletal ultrasound of the shoulder, knee, and ankle.

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Air Care Series: Long QT Syndrome

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Air Care Series: Long QT Syndrome

Not every bradycardic patient is the same, however sometimes their past history gives away their pathology and you need to manage a complex disease in the ED or in transit to the ICU. Remind yourself of the details of the cardiac action potential as Dr. Roblee walks us through a unique case of Long QT Syndrome.

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Air Care Series: Not Just Little Adults, Neonatal Resus

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Air Care Series: Not Just Little Adults, Neonatal Resus

While often alarming, neonatal resuscitation is critical in the care of a neonate. In the critical care transport environment preparations is crucial in optimizing resuscitation success. In this edition of Air Care Series, Dr. Irankunda walks us through neonatal resuscitation in the transport environment.

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Grand Rounds Recap 5.8.19

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Grand Rounds Recap 5.8.19

Welcome to another installment of the Grand Rounds Recap! We had an excellent series of lecturers that we are very excited to share with you. We started off the day with our visiting lecturer Dr. Noble who presented a some excellent pearls on how to better incorporate lung ultrasound in the management of our patients in the ED. Next up Dr. Mand and Dr. Lagasse went head to head in our clincopathologic case series. Dr. Lagasse nailed the diagnosis of Dengue hemorrhagic fever and Dr. Mand then educated us on how it can progress to shock. To follow came Dr. Pulvino who lead us through some small group cases on the utilization of the PERC criteria and Wells score in the evaluation of patient with a potential pullmonary embolism. Next was Dr. Connelly who presented on the evaluation and management of patients with conditions resulting from ascent to high altitudes. To wrap up the day Dr. Lipshaw demystified the pediatric rash patient.

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