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EtCO2 vs. Standard Triage Vitals in Predicting In-Hospital Mortality and ICU Admission
Boarding of admitted patients in the ED and subsequent overcrowding of ED’s continues to plague hospitals in the United States and Internationally. The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated an already growing problem regarding capacity management and patient flow. In this current climate, the Emergency Physician’s responsibilities continue to shift toward the front-end of the process, mainly patients waiting to be seen in the lobby. As such, identifying sick patients in a timely manner and utilizing additional resources to predict patients at risk of clinical deterioration will be paramount moving forward.
Grand Rounds Recap 5.10.23
This week we start off with an exciting CPC showdown between Drs. Chhabria and Baez, followed by a new proposed pathway for the diagnosis and treatment of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning by Drs. Moulds and Wright. Next, the pediatric department reviewed “one pill can kill” for our pediatric populations, and finally we heard from Dr. Frank about competency in medicine and medical education.
Grand Rounds Recap 5.3.23
Join us to recap our Grand Rounds session from the first week in May. Starting with the April M&M report expertly delivered by Dr. Broadstock- featuring atypical ACS, as well as the aggressive management of a CCB overdose. Followed by Dr. Mullen taking us through a set of cases involving near misses, as she reflects on things she learned during her four years in residency. Next up, Dr. Hajdu educated us about the presentation, pathophysiology, and evidence-based management of mild TBI’s/concussions in the ED. Lastly, we finish off with Air Care GR featuring details about the TOWAR study, review of management of pediatric seizures, as well as tips & tricks to improve our flight-related documentation.