EM Away Rotation: What should I take?

[docjolly]

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Hi Everyone,

I will be leaving on Thursday (day after tomorrow ) for my first Emergency Medicine Elective.

Do you have any suggestions as to what I should take with me, in terms of instruments/books that would be helpful? (Btw, I know that I'll need my steth)

I've tried searching the threads, but couldn't find anything easily (and don't have much time). So, if you have a thread reference to share, that would be really helpful, as well.

Thanks a million! 😍

 

[knowwareman]

Tarascon's or NMS little EM book has been helpful.
Reflex hammer.
Brain.
Personality.

 

[docjolly]

Tarascon's or NMS little EM book has been helpful.
Reflex hammer.
Brain.
Personality.

for the first and second recs, thanks.

for the third and fourth, i would assume they're a given.

 

[gutonc]

for the third and fourth, i would assume they're a given.

You would be surprised.

Although you shouldn't be.

 

[ccfccp]

I'm just finishing my second away... I have really only used my stethoscope and trauma shears. And I'm a clipboard kinda guy.

As for books, I really like EM secrets. It's long, but written in such a way that you can read small sections at a time.

 

[docjolly]

did anyone find the small Emergency Medicine Manual by Tintinalli helpful?

The director of my school's ER recommended it, but I'm not sure if anyone else does.

thanks everyone! 🙂

 

[lucky_deadman]

did anyone find the small Emergency Medicine Manual by Tintinalli helpful?

It's a nice brief "nuts & bolts" review of most topics. Not really good for primary info source. Better for residents reviewing.

My recs for Med student aways are: First Aid for EM or EM secrets

 

[deleted109597]

Also, not always given.
Things you can leave at home include
1. Any ego
2. Any drama
3. Any large reference book
4. Reflex hammer? Your stethoscope works just fine
5. Any other specific tool that isn't your ears or brain (maybe a penlight could be useful)

Things to bring
1. "Go getter" mentality, but don't go crazy
2. A spare liver, for when your first one dies off
3. The ability to look things up before presenting. I find the ED copy of 5 minute clinical consult, or whatver FA/Secrets book you have invaluable for this. Don't wait to be told to go look something up, and don't be the one that has to be taught everything.
4. The ability to ask for help. You need it. If you didn't, you wouldn't be in school.