Comments on: Practice Tips For New EM Grads http://trismus1.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/practice-tips-for-new-em-grads/ My experiences as an ER doc Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:37:38 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: NewGradNurse http://trismus1.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/practice-tips-for-new-em-grads/#comment-7038 NewGradNurse Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:26:54 +0000 http://trismus1.wordpress.com/?p=229#comment-7038 A mother once presented to the ER with her baby, worried because she had pulled an earwig from her ear. Her fears were that there were more bugs in her ears and asked "If the bugs have gotten into her brain and are eating it" because the baby was rather fussy that day. It at first seemed almost comical until the nurse standing next to me turned around and asked the ER doc "if bugs can get to your brain from your ears." So much for fundamental anatomy classes. We did evaluate the baby but all mom needed was a little reassurance. Thanks for the tips. Perhaps while dealing with the new grads I'll recommend your list :) www.callacode.blogspot.com A mother once presented to the ER with her baby, worried because she had pulled an earwig from her ear. Her fears were that there were more bugs in her ears and asked “If the bugs have gotten into her brain and are eating it” because the baby was rather fussy that day.

It at first seemed almost comical until the nurse standing next to me turned around and asked the ER doc “if bugs can get to your brain from your ears.” So much for fundamental anatomy classes.

We did evaluate the baby but all mom needed was a little reassurance.

Thanks for the tips. Perhaps while dealing with the new grads I’ll recommend your list :)

http://www.callacode.blogspot.com

]]> By: Rogue Medic http://trismus1.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/practice-tips-for-new-em-grads/#comment-6980 Rogue Medic Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:23:39 +0000 http://trismus1.wordpress.com/?p=229#comment-6980 A good list and good advice for everyone with a medical job. A good list and good advice for everyone with a medical job.

]]> By: Teresa http://trismus1.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/practice-tips-for-new-em-grads/#comment-6973 Teresa Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:58:56 +0000 http://trismus1.wordpress.com/?p=229#comment-6973 <I>If it drives you crazy enough then get your MPH</I> I've always been curious about this--why do doctors get an MPH degree if they are clinicians? How does it help them, or is it a stepping stone to another job or what? If it drives you crazy enough then get your MPH

I’ve always been curious about this–why do doctors get an MPH degree if they are clinicians? How does it help them, or is it a stepping stone to another job or what?

]]> By: Kate http://trismus1.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/practice-tips-for-new-em-grads/#comment-6971 Kate Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:23:18 +0000 http://trismus1.wordpress.com/?p=229#comment-6971 It's always interesting wading through complaints of chest pain, itchy feet, and sore throats to find out why people actually came to the ED. It’s always interesting wading through complaints of chest pain, itchy feet, and sore throats to find out why people actually came to the ED.

]]> By: Nurse K http://trismus1.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/practice-tips-for-new-em-grads/#comment-6970 Nurse K Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:36:51 +0000 http://trismus1.wordpress.com/?p=229#comment-6970 Med student/resident pet peeve: If a patient is a frequent flyer, don't disregard the fact that this problem has been worked up 20 times in the previous two years and order an epic head-to-toe workup with narcotics in high enough doses to kill Jumbo the Elephant. This happens almost every time a FF is being seen by a med student or new resident. Med student/resident pet peeve:

If a patient is a frequent flyer, don’t disregard the fact that this problem has been worked up 20 times in the previous two years and order an epic head-to-toe workup with narcotics in high enough doses to kill Jumbo the Elephant. This happens almost every time a FF is being seen by a med student or new resident.

]]> By: Paul http://trismus1.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/practice-tips-for-new-em-grads/#comment-6967 Paul Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:31:28 +0000 http://trismus1.wordpress.com/?p=229#comment-6967 And, while you're at it, write your Congress people and tell them that ERs are DYING because of their stupid laws and King George's "they can always go to the ER." ERs are EMERGENCY ROOMS, NOT CLINICS. And, while you’re at it, write your Congress people and tell them that ERs are DYING because of their stupid laws and King George’s “they can always go to the ER.” ERs are EMERGENCY ROOMS, NOT CLINICS.

]]> By: Advice to New Emergency Medicine Graduates « j.s.e. booth http://trismus1.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/practice-tips-for-new-em-grads/#comment-6965 Advice to New Emergency Medicine Graduates « j.s.e. booth Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:01:23 +0000 http://trismus1.wordpress.com/?p=229#comment-6965 [...] Advice to New Emergency Medicine Graduates Three popular blogs written by emergency physicians have posted tips for fresh graduates going into emergency medicine. They are quick reads and well worth the time! Movin’ Meat: Advice for New EM Grads GruntDoc: New Grad Advice 2008 Ten out of Ten: Practice Tips for New EM Grads [...] [...] Advice to New Emergency Medicine Graduates Three popular blogs written by emergency physicians have posted tips for fresh graduates going into emergency medicine. They are quick reads and well worth the time! Movin’ Meat: Advice for New EM Grads GruntDoc: New Grad Advice 2008 Ten out of Ten: Practice Tips for New EM Grads [...]

]]> By: GruntDoc » Blog Archive » New Grad Advice 2008 http://trismus1.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/practice-tips-for-new-em-grads/#comment-6962 GruntDoc » Blog Archive » New Grad Advice 2008 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:24:17 +0000 http://trismus1.wordpress.com/?p=229#comment-6962 [...] started a nice thread, and the impressive 10/10 added to it today, a list of advice for new EM grads. Read their advice, but here’s [...] [...] started a nice thread, and the impressive 10/10 added to it today, a list of advice for new EM grads. Read their advice, but here’s [...]

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