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Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is rare disease presentation in the emergency department that is very important to learn to diagnose and treat due to the high associated mortality, often quoted at 20% or more. This post discussed the pathophysiology of the disease process, as well as how to appropriate identify and treat TLS in a timely manner to prevent complications such as cardiac dysrhythmias and acute renal failure.
Grand Rounds Recap 9.20.23
Another excellent week for UCEM Grand Rounds! We started the day with an introduction to universal HCV screening in the ED from our pharmacy colleagues. We then transitioned to a great discussion on concussions sports medicine faculty Dr. Gawron. Next, Dr. Guillaume led us through diagnostics and therapeutics for nonconvulsive status epilepticus. Then, Dr. Shaw presented two cases of PRES and the importance of recognizing this diagnosis. Finally, R4s led the way through a simulation on adrenal insufficiency as well as structured oral boards case practice.
Grand Rounds Recap 12.14.22
This week, we reviewed new EMS protocols, learned about rare pathologies like tumor lysis syndrome and anterior cord syndrome, simulated a case of an aortic dissection, and practiced visual diagnoses in pediatric patients.