So despite some disappointing turns in the middle of this rotation, it ended on a good note. I did feel like I finally had at least a small handle on what was going on, I felt well-liked and that I fit in, and of course that is the time that we end and move on. Seems to be a theme with these rotations.
So I did have some some amazing pictures of torn achilles tendons and whatnot, but unfortunately my phone screen fizzled out and i have no way to recover any of those pictures. So bummer on the fun stories, but yay I got an iphone so more pics soon. The cool factor in the ER stories seems to be related to how this injury happened and what it looks like rather than words on a page that would be fun to hear. So without pictures less cool.
I do still think I like ER the best tho. I just get along with everyone, you get to go home and have a life. The big issue is do I have the board scores. ER is becoming more competitive because it is so perfect a job. So I decided to sign up to take USMLE step 1 on Nov 22. That means that I have to spend more time in this next rotation studying for USMLE rather than a shelf or the rotation itself. *sigh* i don't want to study for boards again....
EDIT: So I got the resident to send me the picture of the achilles tendon rupture. Its the heel on the right, if the bruise doesn't tip you off, look closely at how the heels are lying. Also notice the tendon 'bump' on the left foot (you an feel it on your own foot) and note how the right is flat. + Homan's sign! BOO YEAH!!
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