Mastering Minor Care: Updated STI Guidelines
/Join Dr. Yates as she outlines what you need to know regarding the CDC updated evaluation and treatment of STIs and special considerations of sexual assault patients, HIV PEP and epididymitis.
Read Moreemergency medicine tamed
Taming the SRU. The SRU is the "Shock Resuscitation Unit." It is a crucible of clinical training for the residents of the University of Cincinnati Emergency Medicine Residency training program.
Join Dr. Yates as she outlines what you need to know regarding the CDC updated evaluation and treatment of STIs and special considerations of sexual assault patients, HIV PEP and epididymitis.
Read MoreSexually Transmitted Illness and related complaints are seen frequently in the emergency department. Does every dysuria, discharge and exposure need treatment for STIs? Do they all need evaluation? Dr. Pulvino looks at the CDC recommendations for commonly seen STI’s and discusses common treatments and the importance of a strong history and physical.
Read MoreThis week we learned about risk stratification for PE and how to work it up in special populations. We covered neonatal resuscitation and pediatric hematologic emergencies. We got a crash course in the returning traveler with fever. We reviewed current guidelines for treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
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.