This week, Dr. Carleton talks logistics, tips and tricks of lower extremity regional anesthesia. We had a sim on the challenges of afib control in the hypotensive patient, reviewed rare trauma populations in oral boards and Dr Richardson discussed hospice and palliative care in the ED.
Read MoreCases reviewed were from the month of August. We saw greater volume in 2015 than 2014 with longer ED hold times. We reviewed multiple cases including:
Acute Inflamatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
There isn't a day that goes by in the ED that a patient does not get a chest x-ray. Whether the indication is chest pain, shortness of breath, cough, or line placement or intubation, interpreting chest radiographs is a critical, necessary skill for anyone working in the Emergency Department. Here you will find a brief video explaining how to interpret CXRs and 6 practice cases.
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.
