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Grand Rounds Recap 8.16.23
Join us to summarize another fantastic series of Grand Rounds lectures. We start off with in-flight emergencies, including changes to physiology and what equipment is available to you on most commercial flights, with Dr. Urbanowicz. Followed by a literature-filled debate between Drs. Lane and McDonough on the utility of CT pan-scans in trauma patients. With the help of Dr. Shewakramani, we all learn how to better recognize and care for patients with sepsis. Meanwhile, Dr. Roche teaches us about all various bites/stings- including marine species, scorpions, and mosquitos! Lastly, Dr. Wright introduces us to the science of reliability and how to design processes in healthcare to be more reliable, with the ultimate goal of improving our care of patients.
Grand Rounds Recap 8.30.23
We start off strong this week with EMS grand rounds, where EMS fellow Dr. Klein walks us through potential uses and barriers for using ultrasound in the prehospital setting. We then moved on to our R1 Diagnostic and Therapeutics lecture, where Dr. Segev expertly led us through a discussion on the use of inflammatory markers in the ED including several small group cases. Next, an exciting CPC matchup between Drs. Schor and Stolz who went head to head to discuss a mysterious case of the hiccups. This was followed by Dr. Diaz who gave her R4 Capstone lecture on what her R4s taught her. Finally, we wrapped up the day with an excellent discussion on airway management during our airway grand rounds.
Grand Rounds Recap 8.9.23
Join us as we recap our last week of Grand Rounds, including our first intern lecture of the year focusing on pericarditis & myocarditis. Learn about the art of skillfully resuscitating a patient with an LVAD, as well as the tips/tricks for effectively communicating with patients, from our senior residents. Learn how to confidently handle ENT emergencies in the community and orthopedic trauma in a limited-resource settings. Our pharmacy colleagues gave us an timely update on use of Precedex in the ED, as well as Andexxa vs. PCC for reversal of Xa-inhibitors. Lastly, our pediatric EM colleagues joined us to discuss to subtle difference in diagnosis and management of neonatal & pediatric seizures compared to adults.