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EM clerkship week 3 
Elephantiasis
maggots, urinary retention 
post-renal AKI, gastritis vs PUD, 
, otitis externa, patellar dislocation, open tibial fracture, heroin overdose, hyperkalemia, Afib, and many interesting unknowns 
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Can’t make this stuff up.
#EMBound
Elephantiasis
maggots, urinary retention post-renal AKI, gastritis vs PUD, , otitis externa, patellar dislocation, open tibial fracture, heroin overdose, hyperkalemia, Afib, and many interesting unknowns .Can’t make this stuff up.
#EMBound
Got to give good news of a twin gestation 
. Too often we come with news a patient doesn’t want to hear. This time I was able to share in a patient’s joy and it was amazing.
I learned that to properly empathize we have to first get to know our patients.
. Too often we come with news a patient doesn’t want to hear. This time I was able to share in a patient’s joy and it was amazing.I learned that to properly empathize we have to first get to know our patients.
Got to talk through a mock case with my clerkship director oral board style and it was an amazing learning experience. I had the right Dx and disposition, but missed lots of stuff on the way.
I learned that I need to be more systematic and keep working on my anchoring bias.
I learned that I need to be more systematic and keep working on my anchoring bias.
Had a slow high acuity shift that ended with an avalanche of patients. Learned how a peritoneal lavage was/is done. Discussed thoractomies.
Got to see one the next day
I learned that the ED is unpredictable. You have to stay on your toes and can never stop learning.
Got to see one the next day
I learned that the ED is unpredictable. You have to stay on your toes and can never stop learning.
Peds shift: Helped reduce a dislocated knee. IV insertion on a premie who was recently discharged. Sutured a large laceration 
. Discussed pain management in pediatrics 
. Thought ‘Why don’t we do this in adults?’
Lots to be learned from children and how we care for them.
. Discussed pain management in pediatrics . Thought ‘Why don’t we do this in adults?’Lots to be learned from children and how we care for them.
A new mom told me she was happy to see me and proud of me as a black doctor. We shared stories of our childhood and reflected on the blessing of parenthood. It felt amazing to be seen...for both of us.
I learned that being myself will make me a better clinician.
I learned that being myself will make me a better clinician.
I LOVE the ED!! I get to nerd out, comfort patients and their families, fix things, and give children stickers. It’s everything I hoped it would be and more 
Did I say I am #EMBound loudly enough yet?
Did I say I am #EMBound loudly enough yet?
