Hi Folks! The third day of the CAEP 2023 Conference was marked by an atmosphere of enthusiastic engagement, as attendees continued their quest for knowledge, networking, and collaboration. It was filled with some extremely insightful sessions, including a panel featuring powerful leaders in Medicine hosted by Dr. Kevin Wasko. The panel discussion fostered thought-provoking conversations and highlighted the importance of leadership in shaping the future of medicine in general. Additionally, in a special …
CAEP Capsule 23: Day 2 (May 29th)
Hi Folks! The second day of CAEP truly embodied the essence of phrase “Work Hard, Play Hard.” It was a jam-packed day filled with remarkable talks, enlightening presentations, and a thought-provoking plenary by Dr. Heather Patterson on using photography to cope with burnout. To wrap up the day on a high note, we were treated to the highly anticipated annual Docs that Rock concert. Hailing from different parts of the country, this incredible …
CAEP Capsule 23: Day 1 (May 28th)
Hi Folks! The atmosphere at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) conference was electric as attendees gathered for the first day of an event that promised to be both informative and transformative. From the heartwarming reunions of old friends and colleagues to the forging of new friendships, the day was already off to an engaging start. However, it was the poignant plenary session on reinventing oneself after a major life event that …
Introducing CAEP Capsule 23: CanadiEM’s Newest Podcast Series
Hi folks! As the highly anticipated annual CAEP conference approaches, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with CanadiEM to bring you “The CAEP Capsule,” a dynamic podcast series that will give you a brief overview of each conference day. Get ready for insightful interviews, succinct summaries, and thought-provoking discussions, all designed to capture the essence of this renowned conference. The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) conference is a premier event in …
When do you use X-ray vs CT for pediatric head injuries?
A 3-year-old boy is brought to the ED by his anxious parents following a head injury he sustained while playing in the playground. He was running when he tripped and bumped his head against the metal steps. As you observe him calmly playing on his tablet in the waiting room, his parents are inquiring about the necessity of skull x-rays. You consider the role of such imaging in investigating pediatric head injuries – …
CJEM Visual Abstract – Emergency department crowding negatively influences outcomes for adults presenting with COPD
In this issue, we collaborated with CJEM team to present “Emergency department crowding negatively influences outcomes for adults presenting with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease”1 in a visual abstract format. In the ED, patients with respiratory pathology present on a shiftly basis. A majority of these patients are affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The milder CTAS 4/5 patients you may see on your ambulatory side. Over in the resuscitation bay, a CTAS …