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Air Care / Annals of B Pod Series: Hypokalemia
Hypokalemia is a commonly seen laboratory abnormality which is often unappreciated in the emergency department. Join us as we take a deep dive into the presentation and life threatening consequences of a patient with severe hypokalemia as we review a previous case from an international leader in critical care transport medicine, Air Care.
Grand Rounds Recap 11.13.19
This week was filled with Ultrasound pearls, starting with our guest lecture from Dr. Avila (5minutesono) on ocular ultrasound. We then covered how and when to perform musculoskeletal ultrasound with Dr. Broadstock, and witnessed a battle of wits between Dr. Urbanowicz and Dr. Minges over a case of uremic pericarditis. Dr. Humphries then showed us how to perform a flawless consultation, and several residents presented interesting learning points from the recent ACEP conference in Denver. Finally, Dr. Gray gave us a thorough review on the pearls and pitfalls of pediatric sedation.
Diagnostics: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Ultrasound continues to push into more and more of the physical exam, and nowhere is that clearer than in the musculoskeletal exam. From diagnosing and prognosticating patellar tendon ruptures and ligamentous injuries to being a procedural adjunct in shoulder dislocation to critical identification of necrotizing fasciitis, it continues to push boundaries. Dr. Broadstock gives us a look at some of the applications you need to make yourself a better practitioner in this week’s Diagnostics of Musculoskeletal US post.