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)