October 31, 2015 - County EM

Infectious Disease

Morning Report: Fournier’s Gangrene

Here’s Dr. Abram with today’s Morning Report! Fournier’s Gangrene Named for: Jean-Alfred Fournier, venereologist in Paris, in an 1883 lecture Anatomy: Tends to run in between fascial planes, often sparing superficial and deep structures. Scarpa’s fascia can run up abdomen to clavicles. Risk: Portal of entry, virulence of pathogen, immunocompromised, co-morbidities Read more…

By Brian, 8 yearsOctober 31, 2015 ago

Morning Report Pulmonology

NPPV

Here’s Dr. Carmelli with today’s Morning Report! Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) Definition -NPPV refers to positive pressure ventilation delivered through a noninvasive interface (nasal mask, facemask, or nasal plugs), rather than an invasive interface (endotracheal tube, tracheostomy). Indications: Younger age Lower acuity of illness (APACHE score) Able to cooperate, better Read more…

By carmellig, 8 yearsOctober 31, 2015 ago