4/ #ACEP20 Dr Fauci Pearl: US vs EU: let's look at the facts. Our curve never truly flattened and now is on the rise again...
5/ #ACEP20 Dr Fauci Pearl: why didn't we see the same results as Europe..? Our closing strategy didn't measure up and so our results speak for themselves... 😢
6/ #ACEP20 Dr Fauci Pearl: knowing the transmission is 🔑
7/ #ACEP20 Dr Fauci Pearl: know the fundamentals of transmission and recognition of the disease!
8/ #ACEP20 Dr Fauci Pearl: co-morbidities matter in the severity of the disease!
Protect those at highest risk (elderly & underlying med conditions!!)
9/ #ACEP20 Dr Fauci Pearl: we need to be aware of the tremendous racial disparity that exists!!
We need to work together to educate our vulnerable populations & be attentive to their needs!
10/ #ACEP20 Dr Fauci Pearl: we are always continuing to learn the best practices in treating #COVID19 . Here are a few breakthroughs we've made!
11/ #ACEP20 Dr Fauci Pearl: Vaccinations may not be as far away in the future as we may think!
There are studies and production of vaccines underway to help. Hope is to know which works by the end of the year 💉
@threadreaderapp could you unroll my tweet storm overenthusiasm to make this easier to read 😂 thanks!
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2/ Seizure Mimics are key! Its important to keep a broad differential diagnosis as you approach a seizing patient!
3/ Management of seizure:
1⃣ The first step in management is ABCs!
2⃣ ✅ a blood glucose!!
3⃣Determine if Sz vs mimic: (mimics can look like true seizures. Get a good Hx/PE. (Thanks @GeraldMDMD for this great DDx chart!)
2/ Thanks for sharing how impt this is @JohnPurakal.
We need to be seeing past the disease and treat our patients. We must walk in their shoes to understand the steps that have led them down the path to the doors of the ED. Only then can we truly serve our patients.
3/ We might be the only provider that the patient sees all year! We need to address the social aspects that may be hindering their access to care!
Taking that moment to reach out and understand the barriers to care can make a lasting impact!
Pearls: 1. Be open to learning from others. Ask ❓ 2. Use accountability: Collaborative writing helps give positive peer pressure! 📝 3. You can have a broader network of collaborators by moving things online through GDocs, etc! 4. Comment bubbles in GDocs= tag colleagues!
5. Address conflicts off text-based platform to a LIVE discussion to meet halfway!
6.🤔 Reflect on who you work best with! 7. Set expectations and deadlines AHEAD of time! ⌛️ Make sure it works well for everyone!