Author: Simon Wells

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  • Dr. Simon Wells is a FRCPC Emergency Physician, having completed his residency at the University of Ottawa.

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Pneumothorax
Airway, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Procedural care, Respirology

Pneumothorax in the Emergency Department – Part 2

by Simon Wells, James Gilbertson 1
In Part 1 of our 2-part series on Pneumothorax, Dr. Simon Wells walked us through the varying definitions, epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, and imaging findings... Read more.
Pneumothorax
Airway, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Procedural care, Respirology

Pneumothorax in the Emergency Department – Part 1

by Simon Wells, James Gilbertson 0
Pneumothorax is a relatively rare emergency department presentation with a number of controversies existing regarding its management. Over the last decade, the standard... Read more.
aortic dissection
Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care, Featured, Grand Round Summaries

Aortic Dissection – A Needle in a Haystack

by Simon Wells, Pascale King 0
A 65-year-old male self-presents to the Emergency Department (ED) with sudden-onset severe chest pain. The pain was sharp, lasted 30 minutes, and has now resolved.... Read more.