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.

How to remove a Tungsten ring

Here's a great video from Michelle Lin's blog on how to remove a Tungsten ring. This is the whole reason I didn't get a Tungsten wedding ring. Maybe for my next wife.

How to Fill Out Student Evals

Hey folks. I wanted to take a moment to introduce to you how we do our evaluations for medical students. The M4's have a required rotation in Emergency Medicine. We're supposed to be filling out a 5-page form on each student, but we know no EM physician is going to EVER fill that out. Instead, … Continue reading How to Fill Out Student Evals →

Airway Algorithm

Objectives List the three main indications to intubate a patient (though there are way more than three). Outline an algorithm for approaching the patient who requires intubation. As said before, your first priority with your patient is to ensure a secured airway. But how do you decide who to intubate? Who gets the tube? There … Continue reading Airway Algorithm →

First Minute Of A Code

Objectives Describe how you would control the room within the first minute of a code. Explain why you would or wouldn't want family presence during resuscitations. One of the defining aspects of emergency medicine is the ability to manage acutely ill patients. Handling these patients effectively requires skills in: Controlling these potentially chaotic and stressful … Continue reading First Minute Of A Code →

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B is for breathing

Here's the first video in a series about breathing, respiratory failure and ventilator management. Let me know if you have any questions. And a little something about ventilator modes.