Dr. Duncan convinces us why we should always do a lung ultrasound. Dr. Iparraguirre shares how to break bad news to a patient. VP shunt complications and treatments with Dr. Kletsel. Visiting Professors Drs. Koyfman and Long discuss low prevalence, high morbidity diagnoses. Drs. Gressick and Meigh review treatment for myxedema coma. MIS-C vs. Kawasaki with Dr. Krack.
Read MoreThis week we reconvened with our pediatric colleagues for a case series of seizures and COVID autoimmune vasculitis. Drs Modi, Harty and Jarrell took us through global health case series and finally guest lecturer Dr. Kenji Inaba from LAC-USC gave us some take-home tips in hemorrhage management.
Read MoreWe had a jam packed Grand Rounds this week kicked off by Dr. Carleton's airway lecture discussing tools to maximize fiberoptic intubation success. Next Drs. Roche and Plash led us through wilderness medicine small groups discussing plant ingestions and creative extrication techniques. Drs. Murphy-Crews and Bryant participated in a CPC case with a seizing neonate followed by Dr. O'Brien's discussion of blunt neck trauma. Next Dr. Cotton presented data on physician burnout and how to combat it while Dr. Li wrapped things up with an overview of Kawasaki's disease.
Read MoreR4 Simulation Series: Genitourinary Emergencies with Dr. Moschella and Dr. Verzwyvelt
SRU (pronounced "shrew") = Shock Resuscitation Unit
Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.
Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.
