by Hashim Kareemi, Alie Wudwud | Apr 22, 2021 | Critical Care, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Resuscitation
This comprehensive, 2-part blog post by Dr. Hashim Kareemi reviews the current literature and guidelines on elevated ICP in the emergeny department. Part 1 reviews the pathophysiology and detrimental effects of sustained elevated ICP, and provides an excellent...
by Emma Ferguson, Josee Malette | Apr 15, 2021 | Cardiology, Grand Round Summaries
It is not uncommon to see patients present to the Emergency Department with Hypertension. One in 4 Canadians has a diagnosis of hypertension, and chronic hypertension is the leading cause of disability-adjusted life expectancy (which considers for the quality of life...
by Michael Hale, James Gilbertson, Rajiv Thavanathan | Apr 8, 2021 | Featured, Podcast
Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on Google PodcastsListen on Stitcher On episode three of the Ottawa EM Podcast, Dr. Rajiv Thavanathan (R5) interviews Dr. Michael Hale (R5), on the ED presentation and diagnosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage in the context...
by Rajiv Thavanathan, James Gilbertson | Mar 1, 2021 | Podcast
Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on Google PodcastsListen on Stitcher So what if we’ve only had one ‘real episode’, it’s time for a bonus one! Dr. Rajiv Thavanathan sits down with FRCPC Program Director Dr. Lisa Thurgur, and...
by Chirag Bhat | Feb 25, 2021 | EDI, Featured
Anti-racism is not easy topic to think about. In fact, it’s pretty uncomfortable. As you read this, it’s important to lean into that discomfort and reflect on why you’re feeling that way. Sometimes thinking about equity can leave us feeling unsure of how it applies to...
