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Grand Rounds Recap 2.2.22
In this week’s Grand Rounds, Dr. Laurence led us through an incredible and education Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Drs. Gillespie and Continenza worked through a dramatic case combining vision changes and rash, Dr. Wright reminded us to not forget the esophagus in our patients with chest pain and Dr. Connelly gave a fantastic overview of EMS provider education and systems structure in her R4 Capstone. Finally, our incredible visiting professor, Dr. Megan Rybarcyzk gave us insight into building an emergency medicine education program in the midst of a pandemic and provides tips and tricks for those seeking a career in global health.
Annals of B-Pod: Neurosyphilis
One of the fundamental axioms of medicine, passed down from generation of physicians to generation of physicians, “it could be syphilis” Perhaps no spirochete has garnered such infamy nor acrimony as Treponema pallidum. In this impeccably researched piece, Dr. Hall delves into a presentation of neurosyphilis, a devastating manifestation of the infection stemming from transmission of the bacterium into the central nervous system. Dr. Hall details the presenting symptoms, diagnostic approach, and emergent management of syphilis before delving into the various other forms this “great imitator” might take.
Global Health: Case Series
The Global Health case series highlights interesting cases residents experienced while practicing abroad and takes a dive into how to identify the pathology that is crucial know to care for patients both abroad and returning. Dr. Colmer continues this year's case series with a case of an adult patient with a "textbook" rash he saw while in Tanzania.