How to write good discharge instructions

Discharge instructions are often provided as an after-thought. You've gone through a complex diagnostic process, interpreted various tests and imaging and initiated life saving treatment. After several high-fives, now it's time for the patient to go home. Your job is done. Throw some pre-printed instructions at the patient, they're on their way, and you're on … Continue reading How to write good discharge instructions →

Humor: Heroin + Tylenol PM = Cheese

Take a break from studying and enjoy yourself with this toxicology-related comedy bit from Kumail Nanjiani. I believe he does use some foul language intermittently, so you may want to listen when delicate ears are not nearby.

M2 Applied Physical Diagnosis Orientation

Thanks to those of you who volunteered to help mentor the new M2's learn history and physical taking skills. There is an orientation that goes along with being a faculty member in this course, and here is most of that material. If you prefer written instructions in Word documents, go for it. Download these. APD … Continue reading M2 Applied Physical Diagnosis Orientation →

Salter Harris Fractures

This is the first in a series of videos on musculoskeletal injuries in children by Dr. Casey and me. Enjoy! And then here are the answers.

How to rock your ER rotation

Hello M4's, at this point in the year, most of you are taking away "audition" rotations. The goal here is to make a good impression, such that when your application comes across the residency selection committee's desk, they remember you fondly. You want to do well here. So how can you do that? Be professional: … Continue reading How to rock your ER rotation →

Early Goal Directed Therapy in Sepsis

This short video explains how to recognize and take care of the septic patient in the Emergency Room. The important things to remember are that: Start therapy early - preventing death in the ICU depends on early and aggressive therapy in the Emergency Room. Trend your lactate! That's a good marker for hypoperfusion Antibiotics within … Continue reading Early Goal Directed Therapy in Sepsis →

EM4 Rotation Objectives

Here at Rush we have a required clerkship in Emergency Medicine. As faculty here, you are not only doctors but teachers. So we should know what the students are here to learn - what the students are expecting us to teach them. These objectives were taken from a national consensus created by clerkship directors from … Continue reading EM4 Rotation Objectives →

Altered Mental Status

Here's a video on Altered Mental Status. It runs nearly 20 minutes (should have broken it up into two videos - sorry about the length). The key here is in the differential diagnosis, as usual: A E I O U T I P S If my chicken scratch is of any worth to you, here's … Continue reading Altered Mental Status →

Use of the EZ-IO Drill

Here Ed shows us how to use the EZ-IO drill.

How to use the BiPAP Vision non-invasive ventilator

Here Ed shows us how to attach the "BiPAP machine" to the wall and mask. You don't have to set anything. It really is that easy. Sorry for the jitteriness of the camera. I either had too much or too little coffee that morning.