Upcoming events.

Week 35 - 04/24/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Gynecology
Apr
24

Week 35 - 04/24/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Gynecology

Week 35 - 04/24/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Gynecology

Lectures:
(1) Approach to Pelvic Pain (7a - 730a) - Dr. Sarantopoulos
(1.5) Non-Pregnant Vaginal Bleeding (730a - 8a) - Dr. Pann
(2) Pediatric MIS-C and Kawasaki Disease (8a - 9a) - Dr. Randall
(3) Gynecologic Infections (9a - 10a) - Dr. Loe
(4) Sexual Assault Evaluation (10a - 11a) - Dr. Russell

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 58, 63-65, 188

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Hilbert SM, Reno HEL. Management of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections in the Emergency Department. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2018;36(4):767-776. doi:10.1016/j.emc.2018.06.007

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Vituity’s Annual Conference - CME Spring Symposium
May
6
to May 7

Vituity’s Annual Conference - CME Spring Symposium

The Division Leadership Meeting is an integrated meeting for all practice line Medical Directors and invited site management team members to focus on Partnership-level strategy and initiatives, performance, quality, and leadership development within the division. 

The Resident Session is an opportunity to gain valuable insights on resident-focused business of medicine education.

The CME Spring Symposium is a great opportunity to connect and network with colleagues across the Partnership and is designed to provide Continuing Medical Education (CME). Join us in person for the full experience. The General sessions will be available virtually as well. 

For those interested in more clinical education, there will be CME skills workshops on Thursday, May 8. These one-day in-person workshops are available to anyone, whether or not you attend the Division Leadership Meeting or Spring Symposium. 

Coordinated meals are included with registration. 

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Suture & POCUS Workshop
May
13

Suture & POCUS Workshop

Attention Medical and PA Students!!!

Master advanced suturing and wound care techniques while expanding your skills with a variety of POCUS applications.

Meet the RUHS Residents and Fellows

FREE FOOD!!!

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American White Water Expeditions Residency Retreat
Jun
10
to Jun 11

American White Water Expeditions Residency Retreat

  • American White Water Expeditions (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Annual EM River Rafting Retreat is family time! Incoming interns and PGY1-2s are invited for a weekend to play while the PGY3s cover the department. Airfare, lodging, and food covered! Come enjoy the frigid American River! See your emails for updates. 🥶💧🛶

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GME Orientation for Interns
Jun
16
to Jun 22

GME Orientation for Interns

  • Riverside University Health System (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Orientation week for the new intern class! This will be a 2 week session, with the first week following GME’s appointed orientation schedule; then, followed by the Emergency Department dedicated orientation.

More details to come.

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Healthcare Innovation & Technology Symposium
Feb
17
to Feb 19

Healthcare Innovation & Technology Symposium

HITS brings together healthcare professionals, innovators, researchers, and technology leaders to explore new solutions that improve patient care. HITS provides high-quality education to enhance healthcare delivery, helps professionals develop and refine clinical skills, and promotes collaboration to tackle evolving healthcare challenges
Interested speakers/researchers welcome!
Visit the official website here for more details.

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SonoWAR
Apr
16

SonoWAR

Join us at Joshua Tree National Park for SonoWAR, a unique event merging ultrasound and wilderness medicine. This half-day relay race provides a hands-on learning experience for emergency medicine residents, bringing together practical skills and a spirit of competition.

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Week 33 - 04/10/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Renal and Genitourinary II
Apr
10

Week 33 - 04/10/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Renal and Genitourinary II

Week 33 - 04/10/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Renal and Genitourinary II

Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop (7a - 8a) - Dr. Patel
(2) Physiologic Changes in Pregnancy (8a - 9a) - Dr. Hu
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 50, 52

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Davenport MS, Perazella MA, Yee J, et al. Use of Intravenous Iodinated Contrast Media in Patients with Kidney Disease: Consensus Statements from the American College of Radiology and the National Kidney Foundation. Radiology. 2020;294(3):660-668. doi:10.1148/radiol.2019192094

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AAEM25 31st Annual Scientific Assembly
Apr
6
to Apr 10

AAEM25 31st Annual Scientific Assembly

  • InterContinental Miami, an IHG Hotel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 31st Annual Scientific Assembly (AAEM25) will take place on April 6-10, 2025 at the Intercontinental Miami. Add-on courses begin Sunday, April 6 and the morning of Monday, April 7. The conference begins with Opening Remarks on Monday, April 7 at noon and concludes on Thursday, April 10 at noon.

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Week 32 - 04/03/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Renal and Genitourinary I
Apr
3

Week 32 - 04/03/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Renal and Genitourinary I

Week 32 - 04/03/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Renal and Genitourinary I

Lectures:
(1) Cystitis/Pyelonephritis (7a - 730a) - Dr. Silva
(1.5) Renal Stone Disease/AKI (730a - 8a) - Dr. Bakshi
(2) Alcohol Intoxication & Poisoning/Withdrawal (8a - 9a) - Dr. Randall
(3) Approach to Acute Urinary Retention (9a - 10a) - Dr. Randall
(4) Emergencies < 20 Wks Gestation (10a - 11a) - Dr. Nesper

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 50, 53-55

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Coakley F, Yeh BM. Multi-detector row CT urography in the evaluation of hematuria: invited commentary. Radiographics. 2003;23(6):1455-1456

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Journal Club
Mar
26

Journal Club

Come join us for Journal Club with Dr. Loe!
Carpooling is a must; any driver must bring their driver’s license and provide vehicle information to Dr. Loe for parking purposes (limited spots).
Wear Purple for Epilepsy Awareness Day!

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Week 31 - 03/20/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Toxicology II
Mar
20

Week 31 - 03/20/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Toxicology II

Week 31 - 03/20/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Toxicology II

Lectures:
(1) - (3) Guest Lecture with Dr. Goldman (7a - 10a)
(4) Procedure Workshop: CVC Placement (10a - 12p)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 101, 113, 114, 115, 117, 127

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8355317/

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Airway Workshop & Research Symposium
Mar
15

Airway Workshop & Research Symposium

  • Marion and Mary Ashley Health & Education Center, Riverside University Health System (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn all things Airway with the department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine!

Dr. Joel Labha will also be participating with education in direct laryngoscopy.

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Week 30 - 03/13/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Toxicology I
Mar
13

Week 30 - 03/13/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Toxicology I

Week 30 - 03/13/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Toxicology I

Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop: DVT (7a - 8a) - Drs. Lewsadder and Patel
(2) Beta and Calcium Channel Blockers Toxicity & Poisoning (8a - 830a) - Dr. Saleh
(2.5) Anticoagulant Reversal (830a - 9a) - Dr. Fenske
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 100, 104, 105, 106, 108

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Kraut JA, Mullins ME. Toxic Alcohols [published correction appears in N Engl J Med. 2019 Jan 10;380(2):202]. N Engl J Med. 2018;378(3):270-280. doi:10.1056/NEJMra1615295

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Week 29 - 03/06/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Orthopedics II
Mar
6

Week 29 - 03/06/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Orthopedics II

Week 29 - 03/06/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Orthopedics II

Lectures:
(1) Approach to the Undifferentiated Poisoned Patient (7a - 8a) - Dr. Despujos
(2) Tylenol / Salicylate Toxicity & Poisoning (8a - 830a) - Dr. Buenaventura
(2.5) Facial Trauma Overview (830a - 9a) - Dr. Roth
(3) Rhabdomyolsis (9a - 10a) - Dr. Nesper
(4) Penile Disorders (10a - 11a) - Dr. Le

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 170, 174

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Gervasio A, Stelitano C, Bollani P, Giardini A, Vanzetti E, Ferrari M. Carpal tunnel sonography. J Ultrasound. 2020;23(3):337-347. doi:10.1007/s40477-020-00460-z

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CORD 2025 Academic Assembly
Mar
1
to Mar 5

CORD 2025 Academic Assembly

Open to incoming and outgoing chiefs. Council of residency directors academic assembly provides updates on national EM residency education and offers resources to incoming residency program leadership.

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In-Service Training Exam
Feb
27

In-Service Training Exam

ITE (In-Service Training Examination) is a 2-day examination series (250 total questions) designed to assess emergency medicine residents foundational knowledge base in comparison to their year-matched training levels. This is a 1-day exam, however due to class size, there is an anticipated split among 2 days. Residents, you are excused from all rotation obligations effective 2/26/25 by 8:00pm and you will return to service to 2/28/25 at 6:00am.

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Week 28 - 02/20/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Orthopedics I
Feb
20

Week 28 - 02/20/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Orthopedics I

Week 28 - 02/20/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Orthopedics I

Lectures:
(1) Lecture/Meeting (7a - 8a) - Dr. Labha
(2) Approach to Back Pain (8a - 9a) - Dr. Gau
(3) Overuse Syndromes / Tendinitis / Bursitis (9a - 10a) - Dr. Despujos
(4) Arthritides / FTS / Avascular Necrosis (10a - 11a) - Dr. Despujos
(5) Wilderness Medicine ITE Board Review (11a - 12p) - Dr. Evers

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 170, 177, 180

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Letertre-Gibert P, Desbiez F, Vidal M, et al. Blood cultures after bone biopsy in diabetic foot osteomyelitis. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2017;89(1):78-79. doi:10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2017.02.011

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Week 27 - 02/13/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology III
Feb
13

Week 27 - 02/13/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology III

Week 27 - 02/13/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology III

Lectures:
(1) Vapotherm Presentation (7a - 8a) - Savannah Crawford, RRT
(2) ITE Review (8a - 9a) - Dr. Burt
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 140, 141, 143, 144

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
April MD, Long B, Koyfman A. Emergency medicine myths: computed tomography of the head prior to lumbar puncture in adults with suspected bacterial meningitis - due diligence or antiquated practice? J Emerg Med. 2017;53(3):313-321.

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Week 26 - 02/06/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology II
Feb
6

Week 26 - 02/06/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology II

Week 26 - 02/06/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology II

Lectures:
(1) Combined Trauma/Neurosurgery Conference (7a - 8a) - Dr. Miulli
(2) Mock ITE (8a - 9a)
(3) Mock ITE (9a - 10a)
(4) Mock ITE (10a - 11a)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 142, 148

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Choi S, Na H, Nah S, Kang H, Han S. Is brain imaging necessary for febrile elderly patients with altered mental status? A retrospective multicenter study. PLoS One. 2020;15(7):e0236763. Published 2020 Jul 30. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0236763

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Week 25 - 01/30/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology I / HEENT I
Jan
30

Week 25 - 01/30/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology I / HEENT I

Week 25 - 01/30/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology I / HEENT I

Lectures:
(1) Approach to Vision Loss (7a - 8a) - Dr. Chen
(2) Acute Glaucoma/CRAO/CRVO (8a - 9a) - Dr. Chen
(3) Approach to Headache (9a - 10a) - Dr. Chen
(4) Approach to AMS (10a - 11a) - Dr. Labha

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 141, 146, 150, 152

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Ahmed HK, Logallo N, Thomassen L, Novotny V, Mathisen SM, Kurz MW. Clinical outcomes and safety profile of Tenecteplase in wake-up stroke. Acta Neurol Scand. 2020;142(5):475-479. doi:10.1111/ane.13296

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Week 24 - 01/23/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Environmental
Jan
23

Week 24 - 01/23/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Environmental

Week 24 - 01/23/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Environmental

Lectures:
(1) Hypothermia / Hyperthermia Related Illness (7a - 8a) - Dr. Randall
(2) Altitude Related Injuries (8a - 9a) - Dr. Hu
(3) Lightning and Electrical Injuries (9a - 10a) - Dr. Hu
(4) Approach to Red Eye (10a - 11a) - Dr. Nesper
(5) Preseptal & Orbital Cellulitis / Endophthalmitis (11a - 12p) - Dr. Chai

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 122, 123, 126

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Sadler C, Alvarez Villela M, Van Hoesen K, et al. Diving after SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection: Fitness to dive assessment and medical guidance. Diving Hyperb Med. 2020;50(3):278-287. doi:10.28920/dhm50.3.278-287

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Week 23 - 01/16/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Ophthalmology / HEENT I
Jan
16

Week 23 - 01/16/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Ophthalmology / HEENT I

Week 23 - 01/16/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Ophthalmology / HEENT I

Lectures:
(1) Approach to Throat Pain (7a - 8a) - Dr. Loe
(2) Epiglottitis / RPA / PTA / Ludwig’s Angina (8a - 9a) - Dr. Loe
(3) Critical Care and Billing (9a - 10a) - Dr. Tom
(4) Approach to Ear Pain; Kahoot Style! (10a - 11a) - Dr. Salaiz

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 151, 153

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Dermendjieva M, Gopalsami A, Glennon N, Torbati S. Nebulized Tranexamic Acid in Secondary Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: Case Series and Review of the Literature. Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med. 2021;5(3):1-7. doi:10.5811/cpcem.2021.5.52549

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Week 22 - 01/09/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Ophthalmology; DEM Meeting
Jan
9

Week 22 - 01/09/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Ophthalmology; DEM Meeting

Week 22 - 01/09/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Ophthalmology; DEM Meeting

Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop (7a - 8a) - Dr. Lewsadder
(2) POCUS Workshop (8a - 9a) - Dr. Patel
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 149

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Lahham S, Shniter I, Thompson M, et al. Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Retinal Detachment, Vitreous Hemorrhage, and Vitreous Detachment in the Emergency Department. JAMA Netw Open. 2019;2(4):e192162. Published 2019 Apr 5. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.2162

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Week 21 - 12/19/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease III (Copy)
Dec
19

Week 21 - 12/19/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease III (Copy)

Week 21 - 12/19/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease III

Lectures:
(1) Sepsis (7a - 8a) - Dr. Despujos
(2) eFAST (8a - 9a) - Dr. Patel
(3) Resident Round Robin Presentations (9a - 10a) - Dr. Dahi
(4) Resident Round Robin Presentations(10a -11a) - Dr. Dahi:
Soft Tissue Infections
Viral Presentations
VZV and Rabies
HIV
ART, PEP, TB Therapies

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 88, 91, 96

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Alfaraj SH, Al-Tawfiq JA, Assiri AY, Alzahrani NA, Alanazi AA, Memish ZA. Clinical predictors of mortality of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection: A cohort study. Travel Med Infect Dis. 2019;29:48-50.

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Week 20 - 12/12/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease II
Dec
12

Week 20 - 12/12/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease II

Week 20 - 12/12/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease II

Lectures:
(1) POCUS Fellowship: Approach to the Undifferentiated Shock (7a - 8a) - Dr. Haycock
(2) Hyponatremia (8a - 9a) - Dr. Haycock
(3) Approach to Adult Fever (9a - 10a) - Dr. Burt | Oral Board Case Review
(4) Tic Borne Illness (10a - 11a) - Dr. Minahan
(5) CNS Infections & Infections of the Spinal Column (11a -12p) - Dr. Minahan

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 66-86

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Kuppermann N, Dayan PS, Levine DA, et al. A Clinical Prediction Rule to Identify Febrile Infants 60 Days and Younger at Low Risk for Serious Bacterial Infections. JAMA Pediatr. 2019;173(4):342-351. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.5501

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Annual ED Christmas Party
Dec
5

Annual ED Christmas Party

An annual Christmas favorite for staff, residents, and attendings! Come enjoy a holiday celebration at the historic Mission Inn Hotel and Spa in downtown Riverside. Keep posted for details, RSVP links, and more! 🎄 🎅 ✨

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Week 19 - 12/5/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease I
Dec
5

Week 19 - 12/5/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease I

Week 19 - 12/5/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease I

Lectures:
(1) Global Ultrasound Health Day - RCH GME Simulation Center (7a - 12p)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 88-89, 94-98

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Campagna JD, Bond MC, Schabelman E, Hayes BD. The use of cephalosporins in penicillin-allergic patients: a literature review. J Emerg Med. 2012;42(5):612-620. doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.035a

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Journal Club
Nov
20

Journal Club

Come join us for journal club! Location is at Dr. Randall’s house. A good time by all with much learning, too much food, and an endless amount of laughs! Med students are welcome! RSVP in the comment section or reply by email. Wear your RUHS jackets for our annual group photo! 🧥 Start reviewing our articles now, and with special case walk through sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis!

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Week 18 - 11/14/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma V
Nov
14

Week 18 - 11/14/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma V

Week 18 - 11/14/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma V

Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop (7a - 8a) - US Fellow
(2) Disaster Workshop (8a - 9a) - Dr. Pachon
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 157

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Springer E, Frazier SB, Arnold DH, Vukovic AA. External validation of a clinical prediction rule for very low risk pediatric blunt abdominal trauma. Am J Emerg Med. 2019;37(9):1643-1648. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2018.11.031

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Week 17 - 11/07/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma IV
Nov
7

Week 17 - 11/07/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma IV

Week 17 - 11/07/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma IV

Lectures:
(1) Combined Trauma Conference (7a - 8a) - Dr. Quezada
(2) Pediatric Major Trauma Assessment (8a - 9a) - Dr. Loe
(3) Pediatric Head Trauma Major/Minor (9a - 10a) - Dr. Loe
(4) Wilderness Medicine (11a - 12p) - Dr. Nelson

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 158, 169, 187

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Deshpande NA, Kucirka LM, Smith RN, Oxford CM. Pregnant trauma victims experience nearly 2-fold higher mortality compared to their nonpregnant counterparts. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2017;217(5):590.e1-590.e9. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2017.08.004

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Week 16 - 10/31/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma III
Oct
31

Week 16 - 10/31/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma III

Week 16 - 10/31/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma III

Lectures:
(1) Extremity Compartment Syndrome (7a - 8a) - Dr. Burt
(2) Shouler Injuries & Orthopedic Testing (8a - 9a) - Dr. Burt
(3) Shoulder Dislocations (9a - 10a) - Dr. Nesper
(4) Forearm Fractures & Femoral Shaft Fractures (10a - 11a) - Dr. Burt
(5) Simulation Lab (11a - 12p): Traumatic Emergencies - Dr. Burt

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 168

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Apte A, Bradford K, Dente C, Smith RN. Lead toxicity from retained bullet fragments: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2019;87(3):707-716. doi:10.1097/TA.0000000000002287

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Week 15 - 10/24/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma II
Oct
24

Week 15 - 10/24/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma II

Week 15 - 10/24/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma II

Lectures:
(1) Traumatic Brain Injury Major/Minor (7a - 8a) - Dr. Russell
(2) Spinal Cord Injuries (8a - 9a) - Dr. Despujos
(2.5) CNS Infections (8a - 9a) - Dr. Despujos
(2.75) CNS Jeopardy (8a - 9a) - Dr. Despujos
(3) Spinal Cord Fractures & Pelvic Trauma (9a - 10a) - Dr. Randall
(4) Hip Fracture & Dislocation (10a - 11a) - Dr. Randall

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 160, 162-163

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
April MD, Arana A, Pallin DJ, et al. Emergency Department Intubation Success With Succinylcholine Versus Rocuronium: A National Emergency Airway Registry Study. Ann Emerg Med. 2018;72(6):645-653. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2018.03.042

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