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Grand Rounds Recap 2.7.18
This week Dr. Carleton kicked off a lecture series on the pediatric airway by discussing some anatomic and physiologic challenges as well as predictors of difficulty. In the latest installment of our Global Health lecture series, Dr. Lagasse gave us a great review on the unique uses of point of care ultrasound in a resource limited setting. Our R1 Diagnostics curriculum was continue by Dr. Gleimer who discussed the use of PFTs in the ED setting and Drs. Ham & Wright finished things up with an altered mental status CPC presentation.
Scleritis and Episcleritis
More on the red eye! This time we discuss episcleritis and scleritis, two conditions that are often mistaken for each other. One of these conditions, however, can have detrimental consequences if missed. Read on to learn how to tell the difference and what to do about it once you've made the diagnosis.
Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests in the ED
While formal pulmonary function testing is not often (if ever) performed in the ED, many patients with a history of COPD, asthma, CHF, sarcoidosis, etc, have had pulmonary function testing performed in the past. Having an understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of these conditions, physiology of the lungs and respiration, and understanding of how the testing is performed is critical to being able to appropriately interpret the results of these test and apply the test results to our patients.