EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Paul Derden, MD-BRMC; Chris Gillespie, MD-JCMCH; William Hudson,
MD- HVHMC
(2 or 4 weeks) The course is designed to provide experience in the approach
to medical and surgical emergencies in an emergency room setting of a community
hospital or Level I Trauma Center (HVHMC). Under direct supervision of
the emergency physician staff, the student will have the opportunity to
take histories, examine patients, order and interpret x-rays and other
tests involved in establishing a diagnosis and in planning and carrying
out treatment and disposition of patients, which may involve admission
or referral to an appropriate clinic or other facility for follow-up. An
important emphasis is placed on the ability to make decisions on a limited
data base which is often required in the emergency situation. The student
will learn first hand the care of patients with acute medical problems
such as coronary occlusions and diabetic emergencies, and acute trauma
and other surgical emergencies. Emphasis is placed on the immediate care
of patients, controlling hemorrhage, maintaining an open airway, and resuscitation
when necessary. Experience will be offered in the treatment of many acute
and semi-acute problems such as wounds and infections (including suturing,
incision and drainage, and splinting and casting of fractures), pulmonary
dysfunction, acute hemorrhagic disorders, acid-base and other fluid abnormalities,
etc.
Bristol Regional Medical Center; Johnson City Medical Center Hospital;
or Holston Valley Hospital Medical Center-please specify location preference.
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