Diagnostics: Ophthalmologic Trauma
/Dr. Pawlik walks us in depth through the evaluation, diagnosis and management of traumatic injuries to the eye.
Read Moreemergency medicine tamed
Taming the SRU. The SRU is the "Shock Resuscitation Unit." It is a crucible of clinical training for the residents of the University of Cincinnati Emergency Medicine Residency training program.
Dr. Pawlik walks us in depth through the evaluation, diagnosis and management of traumatic injuries to the eye.
Read MoreWe started off this week with femoral nerve block case review with Dr. Lori Stolz, followed by our first ever morbidity and mortality conference focused on community practice given by Dr. Hughes. Next, Drs. Boyer and Benoit faced off in the clinical pathologic case lecture. Dr. Moulds covered high yield ophthalmology visual diagnosis, and Dr. Baxter discussed time sensitive vascular pathology. We finished off the day with Drs. Richards and Demel who discussed the operational aspects of stroke care.
Read MoreWe started off this week with a lecture and small groups discussing different leadership styles. This was followed up by a fantastic discussion on interpersonal and community violence with Drs. Jarrell and Kimmel. We then reviewed all things early pregnancy ultrasound with the one and only Dr. Stolz and ended with a great review of landmark studies in EM with Dr. Freiermuth.
Read MoreIn our next Annals of B Pod Case - join us for the management and tips on how to keep your nerve and reduce the eye and set everyone at ease.
Read MoreJoin Us for another week of Grand Rounds as Dr. Freiermuth give us tips and tricks for conducting research as a resident, Dr. Martinez reviews eye emergencies, Dr. Thode gives us ten tips for an emergency medicine resident, Dr. Leenellett walks us through writing your own letter of recommendation, and Drs. Frederick, Thode, Urbanowicz, and Wolochatiuk talk toxicology.
Read MoreThis week’s Grand Rounds was jam-packed with great morsels for all! Dr. Finney kicked us off with a discussion on orbital infections, Dr. Frederick discussed the nuances of dynamic EKG changes in the ED and consultation etiquette in her R3 Taming the SRU lecture, Dr. Iparraguirre discussed pearls of wisdom for his R4 Capstone, Dr. Kein expertly discussed the literature behind the most commonly used medications for agitation in the ED, Drs. Mullen and Ham battled head-to-head in a CPC case highlighting ethylene glycol toxicity, Dr. LaFollette presented a rare case of metformin-associated lactic acidosis, and lastly Dr. Runkle wrapped the day up with pearls for rural PEM.
Read MoreCheck out this week’s Grand Rounds Recap! Dive into colitis on CT via M&M with Dr. Koehler. Understand and treat cardiogenic shock with Drs. Kimmel and Broadstock. Share some laughs and learn about eyes with Visiting Professor Dr. Glaucomflecken. Disposition abnormal cardiac rhythms as seen in the community with Dr. LaFollette
Read MoreElevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is a common finding among eye complaints in the ED. Dr. Melanie Yates reviews what we can do in the emergent setting to reduce the IOP with topical and systemic medications and potentially save vision.
Read MoreLacerations. We close these all the time, right? But what if it is on the eyelid? Do we close these and what should we be looking for? Read on, as Dr. Li walks us through the evaluation and management of these (sometimes) complicated patients.
Read MoreOur Minor Care Series continues with another case of the red eye! This time we discuss uveitis. But what exactly is the uvea? Is uveitis the same as iritis? And what do these patients need in the ED? Read on to answer these questions and more!
Read MoreMinor Care series is back with more from the red eye! We've already covered conjunctivitis and scleritis, now for another high yield topic: Corneal Abrasions! Everyone seems to have their own way of treating these patients, but is it evidence based? Read on to find out what the literature says about this common complaint.
Read MoreMore 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.
Read MoreSRU (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.