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Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J89M0KAt the end of this oral board session, examinees will: 1) Demonstrate the ability to obtain a complete medical history and physical exam. 2) Identify and appropriately treat DKA. 3) Identify, treat, and make appropriate consults for NSTI. 4) Demonstrate effective communication of the treatment plan with the patient.
My Broken Heart
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J85W7RBy the end of this simulation session, learners will be able to: 1) assess the hemodynamics of an LVAD patient by using a Doppler to determine mean arterial pressure, 2) Manage an arrhythmia in an LVAD patient with a suction event by addressing preload, 3) Identify and treat the source of hypovolemia (a massive lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage), 4) Perform clear closed-loop communication with other team members.
Stabilization of Cardiogenic Shock for Critical Care Transport, a Simulation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J82354ABSTRACT: Audience: This simulation is designed for critical care transport providers but can be easily adapted for the inpatient setting. It is applicable to an interdisciplinary team including nurses, respiratory therapists, medical students, emergency medicine residents, and emergency medicine attendings. Introduction: Cardiogenic shock carries an incredibly high burden of morbidity and mortality. Acute myocardial infarction accounts for 81% of cardiogenic
Innovative Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Nerve Block Model for Training Emergency Medicine Physicians
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8PW7DThis innovation model is designed to facilitate hands-on training of the ultrasound-guided ESP nerve block using a practical, realistic, and cost-effective ballistics gel model. By the end of this training session, learners should be able to: 1) identify relevant sonoanatomy on the created simulation model; 2) demonstrate proper in-plane technique; and 3) successfully replicate the procedure on a different target on the created training model.
Orthopaedic Surgery Didactic Session Improves Confidence in Distal Radius Fracture Management by Emergency Medicine Residents
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8K365By the end of this didactic session, learners should be able to: 1) assess DRF displacement on pre-reduction radiography and formulate reduction strategies, 2) perform a closed reduction of a DRF, 3) apply a safe and appropriate plaster splint to patient with a DRF and assess the patient’s neurovascular status, 4) assess DRF post-reduction radiography for relative fracture alignment, and 5) understand appropriate follow-up and necessary return precautions.