ER (PGY1)

The following EPAs  should be focused on during this rotation:

• TTD1: Performing and presenting a basic history and physical examination (link to form)

• TTD2: Performing and presenting a basic history and physical examination (link to form)

• FOD6: Providing primary and secondary preventive health care (link to form)

You can also start to work on the following EPAs during this rotation:

• FOD1:  Recognizing deteriorating and/or critically ill patients and initiating stabilization and management (link to form)

• FOD4: Assessing, diagnosing, and initiating management for newborns with common problems (link to form)

• FOD7:  Performing basic pediatric procedures (procedures available for this rotation include: lumbar puncture in neonates and infants; changing tracheostomy; wound closure; immobilization of an injured limb) (link to form)

• FOD8: Communicating assessment findings and management plans to patients and/or families (link to form)

• COD9:  Performing core pediatric procedures - procedures you may be able to get on this rotation include:  ear curettage, IV insertions, nasopharyngeal swab, phelbotomy, throat swab, CPR with defibrillation, G-tub re-insertion, inbutation - neonates/infants, urinary catheterization - boy/girl ( link to form)