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Music and Wellness
Music 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...
What's in a Tap: CSF Analysis
Lumbar punctures are common procedures to the Emergency Medical provider. Obtaining the fluid is just part of the battle however with this procedure. With the flood of results often comes a fair bit of confusion as to how to interpret them. After reading this post, you'll be able to:
- Use cell counts, protein, and glucose to distinguish between various etiologies of meningitis and determine when to order further testing
- Understand markers of bleeding in CSF and methods of distinguishing SAH from traumatic tap
Grand Rounds Recap 4.19.2017
This week kicked off with a Tox filled R4 Simulation where we learned about ASA, digoxin, and hydrofluoric acid toxicities. This was followed by lectures on cardiac disease in diabetes, pediatric pain management strategies, physician burnout and hypothermic cardiac arrest.