Ultrasound Case of the Month is Back! This month, a patient with several months of progressive dyspnea. Not acute, so not an ED problem? Think again! Read on to see what you might have missed if you didn't pick up an ultrasound probe...
Read MoreJuly is coming like a freight train. Just when we are finally comfortably cruising in our ruts, everything is about to change. R1s are about to run their own pod, fly solo and step into the SRU....
Read MoreMusic is everywhere: from the rhythmic sounds of the ocean, to the cadence of a foreign language, to the guitarist on the corner. The ubiquity is evident; in one way or another, music is a part of our daily experience, and wrought with meaning in all cultures...
Read MoreLet’s face it, animals are really great. The feeling you get when a puppy lays its head in your lap or when you are surrounded by exotic fish in the ocean while snorkeling is second to none. What is it about animals that make humans feel so happy?
Read MoreSpring is in the air, the clocks have sprung forward, and each day has slightly more sunshiny hours than the last... but you are on a string of nights, trying to avoid the siren’s call of a verdant spring day and get some much needed rest.....
Read MoreEmergency Medicine is frequently identified as a specialty with a particularly high degree of physician burnout. The etiology of burnout is multifactorial – but is there any evidence for a means of combatting it?
Read MoreWe all instinctively know hugging a loved one can make us feel better, but there is science behind the beneficial effects of hugging. Studies have shown that hugs increase levels of the hormone oxytocin.
Read MoreDay in and day out we give our blood, sweat, and tears to helping others… with any luck, minus the blood. What drives this self-sacrificing philanthropy?
Read MoreYou’ve heard it many times, but does the old adage to “count your blessings” really help? During difficult times, it can seem as if nothing is going right. It feels like human nature to dwell on the negative, while reliving bad memories or experiences over and over in our minds.
Read MoreAutumn is here -- the air is getting crisper, the days are getting shorter, and there’s no better time to get outside. It will likely come as no surprise that a sedentary lifestyle negatively impacts mood.
Read MoreHave you noticed that your mood is a little worse when then sun hasn’t made an appearance in a few weeks to months? If so, you may be suffering from SAD or seasonal affective disorder.
Read MoreIt’s August, 90s greats are hitting the Cincinnati music scene, the Olympics are starting (August 5th), and we are all beginning to settle into our new roles. The beginning of a new year with new responsibilities can be exciting, terrifying, and exhausting, often all at the same time.
Read More“Go outside!” These words rang through my childhood. My brother and I were explorers of every creek and cave on our wooded mountain property. We were allowed in for a quick lunch and bathroom breaks only. I find myself doing the same thing with my kids now.
Read MoreIt’s nearing the end of the year, when the fourth years are moving on to real paychecks or slightly improved with fellowship, and everyone else is preparing for their new roles ahead. The end of the academic year can feel like a period of stagnation and possibly regret. Fear not, however, there are easy solutions and ways to prevent burn-out, the term people like to say frequently to EM physicians. I’m not burned out! I’m just toasty sometimes!
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.
