Grand Rounds Recap 2.2.22

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Grand Rounds Recap 2.2.22

In this week’s Grand Rounds, Dr. Laurence led us through an incredible and education Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Drs. Gillespie and Continenza worked through a dramatic case combining vision changes and rash, Dr. Wright reminded us to not forget the esophagus in our patients with chest pain and Dr. Connelly gave a fantastic overview of EMS provider education and systems structure in her R4 Capstone. Finally, our incredible visiting professor, Dr. Megan Rybarcyzk gave us insight into building an emergency medicine education program in the midst of a pandemic and provides tips and tricks for those seeking a career in global health.

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Grand Rounds Recap 01.20.2021

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Grand Rounds Recap 01.20.2021

This week’s edition of grand rounds featured some amazing lectures! We practiced pitching ideas in our leadership curriculum then the newest QI/KT pathway was revealed by Drs. Chuko and Goff. Dr Gawron taught us about medical causes of trauma and Dr. Kein gave us an amazing lecture on cyanotic congenital heart diseases. We finished off with Dr. Shewakramani giving an amazing wellness lecture about his BAYLEAF method for dealing with stress in the ED.

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Grand Rounds Recap 2/13/19

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Grand Rounds Recap 2/13/19

This week, we started Grand Rounds with ED-critical care research brought to us by UC Alumnus Dr. Brian Fuller. He discusses ventilator management in the ED and how ED sedation may affect patient outcomes. Dr. Harrison then presented an overview and common utilization errors of ED observation from his year as a Resident Assistant Medical Director, followed by Dr. McKee’s case of inhalational chlorine exposure. Dr. Alwan discussed updates to the less than 60 day fever protocol at CCHMC and Dr. Zozula walked through the dispatcher assistance protocols to give us an idea of what happens before they enter the ED doors.

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Grand Rounds Recap 1/27

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Grand Rounds Recap 1/27

Morbidity and Mortality Conference with Dr. Toth

  • Clinical Decision Unit Usage:  We want to keep using our observation protocols for patients that are appropriate for the CDU. These patients must have a priori identifiable endpoints and a plan for care.
  • Discharge vital signs: Revisiting a theme from last month, tachycardia at discharge is associated with badness. Abnormal vital signs must be addressed.
  • Shift Change: Turnover is fraught with increased risks regarding patient care. Be vigilant that your sign out can anchor the oncoming provider.
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