by Michael Schlegelmilch, Sam Wilson | Mar 10, 2022 | Featured, Pediatrics, psychiatry, Resuscitation
Pediatric mental health complaints are common presentations to the emergency department. Many providers are comfortable managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, suicidality. But what about pediatric patients with severe agitation and aggression? Between 6 and 10% of...
by Eusang Ahn, Samara Adler | Feb 24, 2022 | Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Physician Wellness
Last week’s post examined one of the most important elements to success for shiftworkers — SLEEP. Studies have shown that catching zzz’s is a cornerstone of maintaining good health as well as patient and personal safety. This time, we’ll chat about...
by Eusang Ahn, Samara Adler, Josee Malette | Feb 17, 2022 | Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Physician Wellness
Sleep and food are truly amongst the most basic of needs – in fact, they’re on the same level as breathing (and excretion!) on Maslow’s pyramid of needs. Even the CanMEDS framework of the Royal College states that as a Professional, physicians must be able to manage...
by Alexandra Hamelin, Elyssia Adamo | Feb 3, 2022 | Critical Care, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, OBGYN, Procedural care, Resuscitation
We are back with Part-2 of our blog series on Emergency Department Deliveries. If you haven’t already, check-out Part 1 HERE. In this post, we will explore postpartum hemorrhage and resuscitative hysterotomy: Managing postpartum hemorrhage Running a maternal...
by Alexandra Hamelin, Elyssia Adamo | Jan 27, 2022 | Featured, Grand Round Summaries, OBGYN, Resuscitation
Emergency department (ED) deliveries can be among the most stressful events an emergency physician can encounter. We must assess both mother and fetus simultaneously and be prepared to manage both maternal and neonatal resuscitations and any complications within the...
