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Grand Rounds Jeffery Hill, MD M.Ed Grand Rounds Jeffery Hill, MD M.Ed

Grand Rounds Recap - 7/27/2014

M&M Learning Points with Dr. Stull:

  • Severe asthma exacerbations require considerable effort to avoid furthering acidosis while attempting to stabilize, secure airway, and maintain oxygenation. Use Mag early as there is evidence that you can reduce admissions by providing this treatment early. Consider BiPAP to improve ventilation while preparing for definitive airway management but there is no evidence that it reduces intubations. Ketamine as the RSI induction agent may provide some bronchodilatory effect but there is not enough data to provide any formal recommendations. For this same reason, ketamine as a post-intubation sedation agent may be appropriate. Vent management is key with a focus on low respiratory rate and short inspiratory times to lengthen the I:E ratio (>1:3) to allow full exhalation. Goal TV 6-8cc/kg, "ZEEP" or low PEEP (0-5mmHg), consider a plateau goal of ~25 if you paralyze
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Prehospital Medicine Mike Steuerwald Prehospital Medicine Mike Steuerwald

Liquid Plasma aka "Never Frozen Plasma"

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with my co-EMS fellow, Dr. Ryan Gerecht, to discuss his experience with the implementation of a new blood product on our HEMS service: Liquid Plasma. Ryan was responsible for this implementation while serving as a Resident Assistant Medical Director during his last year of EM training at UC (2013-2014).

Here is what Ryan has to say…

In the Emergency Department, ICU, or operating room what do you resuscitate the hemodynamically unstable, bleeding trauma patient with? What about the patient with a massive GI bleed or ruptured AAA? How do you manage the patient with an intracerebral hemorrhage on Coumadin? (assuming you don’t have PCC’s readily available)

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Grand Rounds Mike Bohanske, MD Grand Rounds Mike Bohanske, MD

Grand Rounds Recap - 7/23/14

n general, the best way to learn is to challenge yourself.  Teaching styles should take into account different learner types and levels

Learner levels:

  • Beginner: early 3rd year medical student
    • Can be an observer initially but transition these learners to the next stage
    • Keeps you on point as you have to really know what you are talking about
    • Incorporate them into your H+P
    • Transitional: ask them to perform supervised H+Ps as this prevents them from developing bad habits
    • Advanced:OMP (one minute preceptor) or SNAPPS model
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