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Reducing Diagnostic Errors: Using Cognitive Science

Reducing Diagnostic Errors: Using Cognitive Science

by Mark McKinney, Josee Malette | May 13, 2021 | Commentary, Grand Round Summaries

Have you ever sat at M&M rounds, seeing the same lists of biases and the same diagnostic errors being discussed over and over again? I know I have. I am often left wondering how can we do better? The solution seems simple – learn the biases, know the biases,...
Breaking the Brain Code: Elevated ICP in the ED Part 2

Breaking the Brain Code: Elevated ICP in the ED Part 2

by Hashim Kareemi, Alie Wudwud | Apr 29, 2021 | Critical Care, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Resuscitation

In Part 1 of our 2-series on Elevated ICP in the ED, Dr. Hashim Kareemi described the pathophysiology of elevated ICP and compared the options for diagnosis. Click here to review Part 1. In this Part 2 post, Dr. Kareemi takes us through a phased approach to managing...
Breaking the Brain Code: Elevated ICP in the ED Part I

Breaking the Brain Code: Elevated ICP in the ED Part I

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...
Medical Management of the Patient with Anorexia Nervosa

Medical Management of the Patient with Anorexia Nervosa

by Tetyana Maniuk, James Gilbertson | Apr 1, 2021 | Featured, Grand Round Summaries, mental health

In this comprehensive guide, Dr. Tetyana Maniuk, a third-year FRCPC Ottawa Emergency Medicine resident summarizes the existing evidence on anorexia and eating disorders specific to the emergency department. Highlighting everything from signs and symptoms to watch out...
Episode One Shownotes: GI Bleeds & TTM

Episode One Shownotes: GI Bleeds & TTM

by Jim Yang, Rajiv Thavanathan, James Gilbertson | Feb 9, 2021 | Podcast

Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on Google PodcastsListen on Stitcher Dr. Rajiv Thavanathan sits down with Dr. Jim Yang to talk about some of the best high impact trials in the last year in Emergency Medicine. Which patients with a GI bleed need urgent...
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