ED Trauma Case Study

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I particularly enjoy shadowing Dr. Greenwald during his night shifts. In fact, the memories from my first night spent observing his practice will last forever because I witnessed my first ED trauma case. It was approximately 2 o’clock in the morning when an older gentleman presented with ST-elevation myocardial infarction. As the attending physician on shift, Dr. Greenwald led a team of residents, nurses, and pharmacists to help stabilize the patient. Each provider exemplified the true nature of teamwork and composure as they performed their role to ensure proper care for the patient. After determining that the gentleman required a cardiac catheterization, the cardiac surgeon invited me to observe the procedure. I watched his precision and

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