Grand Rounds Summary 12.21.16

Grand Rounds Summary 12.21.16

As 2016 comes to a close, Dr. McKean taught us about transfusion related lung injury, PEs, TCA overdoses, and the use of platelets in ICH during M&M. We learned the basics about the renal panel with Dr. Owens. Drs. Betz and Summers battled it out over drug-induced hepatitis and Dr. McKee taught us about Crypococcal Meningitis in her case follow-up. The year wrapped up with another Levy Cup Pre-season battle lead by Drs. Boyer and Winders.  

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The Levy Cup Cometh...

The Levy Cup Cometh...

On this day of #EMConf goodness, we tease the upcoming day of Grand Rounds competition known as The Levy Cup.  In 3 weeks time, the residents will pair off into teams in a battle of wits and skills.  A round robin competition of procedural relay stations, simulations, trivia game shows, Cash for Cases (where the less money you spend on the patient, the more points you get) and some surprises I don't want to spoil here will pair the field down to 2 teams that will compete in the finale.  Think SimWars gone crazy!

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