Louisa Weindruch, DO

Many of you know Dr. Lulu Weindruch (Baylor University Medical Center) from her extensive service to the EMRA Ultrasound Committee, the Leadership Academy, the Texas College of Emergency Physicians, or one of the many ways she has supported the profession during training. Now let’s get to know her as the Director of Education for the EMRA Board.

The best advice Lulu's ever heard...

"Attitude is everything."

Q: What’s your first priority as an EMRA Board member?

A: Help facilitate an open line of communication between the board and our members, especially when it comes to issues that impact our educational experience.

Q: How do you recharge after a tough shift?

A: By hanging out on a patio with my coworkers.

Q: What is something people don’t know about you?

A: One of my proudest moments was meeting the Jonas Brothers in 2008.

Q: 1 skill you want but don’t have yet:

A: I would love to be an expert gardener one day.

Q: 1 skill you could do without:

A: I can fall asleep anywhere - it's a blessing and a curse.

Q: Does pineapple go on pizza? 🍕

A: Yes, I love salty/sweet combos!

Q: Favorite comfort food/drink:

A: Chips and queso with a fountain Diet Coke.

Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Blunt Renal Trauma Case Report

Unintentional injury is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric age group, with urogenital injury occurring in 10-20% of blunt abdominal trauma cases.1,2 Depending on the severity, short-term complications of renal trauma include hemorrhage, sepsis, perinephric abscess, fistula, and urinary extravasation, and long-term consequences include renal failure and unrelenting hypertension.3 Patient management can be intimidating, requiring coordination among urologists, interventional radiologists, trauma surgeons, and intensivists. With emergency physicians often serving as mediators, it is imperative to familiarize oneself with evidence-based guidelines, and we hope to help provide some tools in this article.

Jul 14, 2023

Aortic Occlusion: A Rare Presentation of Back Pain

Back pain is a common chief complaint in the emergency department. However, not all back pain is simple lumbago, and as emergency physicians, it is crucial to be aware of more insidious causes of back pain and to be able to recognize red flag characteristics that, if overlooked, can lead to dire consequences. Our case illustrates the importance of always having a wide differential. In this case, the patient’s lower back pain was a result of complete aortic occlusion extending into both lower extremities.

May 26, 2023

PD Interview Saks at Crozer Chester

In the latest installment of our PD Q&A series, we are highlighting the Crozer Chester Medical Center Emergency Medicine Residency program. We spoke with the current PD Dr. Mark Saks, MD, about what makes his program unique and what he looks for in potential residents.