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Simple Auricular Hematoma (“Cauliflower Ear”) Task Trainer
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5070/M5.52387By the end of this session, learners will be able to: 1) identify the landmarks used to drain auricular hematomas, 2) demonstrate the ability to numb, incise, and drain an auricular hematoma, and 3) review methods for applying dressings to auricular hematomas.
The Three Breath Method: Teaching Coping Mechanisms for Processing Patient Death
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5070/M5.53087After watching the video, proposed viewers should be able to: 1) describe the Three-Breath technique, and its potential impact on healthcare providers' ability to manage stress and process patient death, 2) evaluate the effectiveness of the Three-Breath guided meditation in improving emotional reconciliation and reducing stress for emergency medicine physicians, and 3) demonstrate the Three-Breath technique and implement it into their own practice.
Clinical Decision Making: Acute Ischemic Stroke with Large Vessel Occlusion
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5070/M5.60864By the end of this clinical decision-making case, learners will be able to: 1) demonstrate familiarity with the CDM case format and case play, 2) describe important historical information to obtain when suspecting an acute stroke, 3) outline key diagnostic tests to rule out other causes of acute neurologic deficits, 4) outline acute management strategies for acute ischemic stroke, 5) propose an appropriate disposition plan for patients with an acute ischemic stroke.
PRIMER: Premedical Introduction to Mentored Emergency Research: Connecting Undergraduate Assistants and Emergency Medicine Residents in a Community Hospital Setting
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5070/M5.52386The purpose of this project is to design a didactic training to provide undergraduate research assistants the necessary training to enhance resident research projects in the emergency department.
Dangerous Dysrhythmias in the ED: An Interactive EKG Workshop for Emergency Medicine Clerkship Learners
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5070/M5.52195By the end of this session, learners will be able to: 1) identify common tachyarrhythmias and pulseless rhythms using EKGs, 2) differentiate stable from unstable tachyarrhythmias based on hemodynamics, symptoms, and EKG findings in acutely ill ED patients, 3) apply appropriate critical resuscitative actions to manage stable tachyarrhythmias, unstable tachyarrhythmias, and pulseless rhythms during emergency department resuscitations, in accordance with ACLS (Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support) principles, and 4) construct a rapid, ED-focused decision-making algorithm to guide the identification and management of tachyarrhythmias and pulseless rhythms.
ECG Bootcamp – A Novel Emergency Medicine Small Group Session
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5070/M5.52155By the end of this group exercise, learners will be able to: 1) Recognize an emergent ECG that needs action immediately, 2) Demonstrate an understanding of normal vs abnormal pediatric ECGs, 3) Identify ECG manifestations of toxicologic conditions, 4) Describe the key characteristics of an ECG in a patient with a pacemaker and problems thereof, 5) Compare and contrast common ECG findings in patients with certain congenital/hereditary cardiac conditions, 6) Manage a patient presenting in extremis with torsades de pointes in the emergency department.
Procedurepalooza: A Reproducible Workshop to Teach Core Procedures to Preclinical Learners
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5070/M5.53107By the end of the Procedurepalooza instructional session, learners will be able to: 1) recognize appropriate clinical indications for six foundational procedural skills commonly performed in emergency and acute care medicine, including intravenous (IV) placement, suturing, splinting, point-of-care ultrasound, airway management, and electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation, 2) demonstrate proper technique in each procedure under guided supervision, emphasizing safety and ergonomics, and 3) perform core procedural steps through repeated hands-on practice in a structured small-group environment.
VP Shunt Malfunction Simulation Case for Emergency Medicine Residents
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5070/M5.52255The objective of this simulated case is to increase learner knowledge and develop the skills necessary to troubleshoot VP shunt malfunction. By the end of this simulation, learners should be able to: 1) review pertinent historical and physical exam points for a shunt patient, 2) recognize the signs and symptoms of VP shunt malfunction, 3) review an algorithm for diagnosing VP shunt malfunction, 4) discuss treatment for common complications of VP shunt dysfunction, and 5) recall the indications for an emergent VP shunt tap.
Car Accident and Respiratory Distress: A Trauma-Based Pneumothorax Simulation Case for Medical Students
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5070/M5.52287By the end of this simulation, learners will be able to: 1) obtain a focused history in the setting of recent motor vehicle accident and respiratory difficulty, 2) identify abnormal respiratory findings consistent with pneumothorax on physical exam, 3) interpret chest x-ray and point-of-care ultrasound to identify the progression of a life-threatening tension pneumothorax,4) assess for potential internal bleeding and hypovolemic shock by integrating imaging findings, vital signs, mental status, and additional components of physical examination, 5) interpret imaging and clinical findings to guide appropriate management decisions, including need for urgent procedural intervention and escalation of care, and 6) deliver a concise oral presentation to an attending physician, including key findings and management plan.
Managing Spontaneous Abortion Hemorrhage: An Adult Simulation Case for Emergency Medicine Residents
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5070/M5.52263By the end of this simulation, learners should be able to: 1) recognize signs of post-abortion hemorrhage, 2) manage hemorrhage using appropriate physical maneuvers, uterotonic medications, and specialist consultation, 3) demonstrate proper placement of a Bakri balloon