How to Crush Your SLOE (Tips 21-25)

Tip #21











Review and note if the patient has any IMPORTANT old records.











* Any ED visit within the last month for a similar complaint (aka “Bouncebacks” and frequent fliers)* Any echocardiogram or catheterization reports for a patient with cardiac symptoms* H&P and discharge summary for recent hospitalizations* Any large imaging studies (CT, MRI, etc) that have been obtained in last few months











Tip #22











Give a “Snowy Blizzard” presentation











* Step by step by step MARCH through your presentation in a clear, concise, confident manner (please refer to presentation episode for typical presentation format)











Tip #23











Do not forget to give at least a basic treatment plan. Some basic options include…











* Pain Medicine* Nausea Medicine* Fluids











Tip #24











Introduce your attending to the patient (demonstrates massive ownership)











Tip #25











Get something set up for your attending











* Laceration kits* I&D kits* Consent forms* Ultrasound machine* Language line











Additional Reading











* How to give a basic patient presentation in EM (EM Clerkship)