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SQuID Protocol for DKA: Impact on ED Length-of-Stay
With the advent of fast-acting subcutaneous insulin analogs over the past 20 years, multiple studies have demonstrated that subcutaneous insulin protocols for treatment for treatment of mild-to-moderate severity DKA are safe and cost-effective when compared to intravenous insulin infusion protocols in non-ICU settings. In the context of increasing ED and hospital crowding as well as limited ICU availability, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of a subcutaneous insulin (SQuID) protocol in the treatment of DKA on emergency department length-of-stay (EDLOS) and ICU admissions
Consultant Corner: Acute Management of the Dislocated Knee
A patient presents with severe knee and leg pain after an MVC and you are worried about a possible knee dislocation, but don’t know how to evaluate them thoroughly… Join us for a special consultant edition of TTSRU - Dr Sean Catlett, a PGY-4 orthopedic surgery resident and Dr Sarah Moulds, a PGY-3 EM resident to discuss a full approach to the knee exam and management of the dislocated knee.
Grand Rounds Recap 3.6.24
We had another exciting week of Grand Rounds! We covered topics including our new hypoglycemia protocol with Drs. Beyde and Wolski to traumatic cardiac tamponade with Dr. Glenn to syncope roles with Dr. Kotei. We enjoyed a visiting lecture from our Ohio ACEP team talking about the role of ACEP in residency and beyond. We finished strong with a lecture from our program director Dr. McDonough talking about her take on wellness in residency!