Posts by JETem
Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Nerve Block Workshop: How to Take Your Residents from Zero to Hero
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8.52156After completing this small group workshop, the resident should be able to: 1) recognize the indications for the serratus anterior plane block, the posterior tibial block and the ulnar, median, and radial nerve blocks and the anatomical locations that would benefit from these blocks, 2) identify proper probe selection and placement, in addition to patient positioning, in order to perform these blocks, as well as anesthetic choice and dosing, 3) demonstrate knowledge of anatomical landmarks and areas to avoid evidenced by probe placement and positioning, 4) describe the steps to perform these nerve blocks, and 5) demonstrate knowledge of contraindications to these blocks as well as potential complications of these procedures and how to mitigate them.
Code Social: Integrating SDoH into Emergency Resident Education
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8.52163The educational objectives of this activity are to: 1) enhance residents' understanding and recognition of (SDoH) in emergency medicine; 2) develop residents' skills in addressing SDoH within the emergency medicine setting; 3) foster a patient-centered approach that promotes health equity in emergency medicine; and 4) identify local resources available to address various SDOH.
Troubleshooting the Trach: Emergent Tracheostomy & Laryngectomies Modified Team-Based Learning Activity
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8.52033By the end of the session, participants will be able to: identify the major anatomy of tracheostomies and laryngectomies, 2) demonstrate step-by-step management of emergent tracheostomy airways, 3) describe common complications of tracheostomies, 4) understand the management of tracheal innominate artery complication.
Trauma and Hyperthermia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8.52308By the end of this oral board session, examinees will be able to: 1) construct a differential to evaluate a patient with undifferentiated altered mental status and trauma, 2) recognize the signs and symptoms of heat stroke, 3) complete an evaluation of a patient with both hyperthermia and trauma, and 4) demonstrate efficient and correct treatment of a patient with hyperthermia.
Case Report of a Patient Presenting with Nonketotic Hyperglycemia Hemichorea
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8.52115Laboratory tests indicated elevated blood glucose levels (198 mg/dL) with no urinary ketones, anion gap of 12, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) of 12 UIU/ml, and an increased glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) of 14.9%. After initial stroke evaluation with neurology, imaging studies, including computed tomography (CT)/CT angiography (CTA) of the brain and neck, were unremarkable, ruling out structural lesions or acute stroke. Neurology recommended an MRI which showed T1 shortening within the left basal ganglia involving both the caudate nucleus and the lentiform nucleus. T1 shortening indicates changes in the tissue composition or structure that alters how the tissue responds to the MRI pulse, giving the tissue a brighter appearance on MRI (see white arrow).
Case Report of a Dermatologic Reaction to Wound Closure Strips and Liquid Adhesive
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8.52256The patient removed the splint, and the wound were notable for erythematous bullae (blue arrow), blisters (yellow arrow), and skin maceration (red arrow) in the distribution under the wound closure strips. Of note, there was no surrounding erythema with poorly defined borders.
A Longitudinal, Practical Curriculum for Faculty Development as New Coaches in Graduate Medical Education
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J88M08The aim of this curriculum is to provide a longitudinal, practical, and interactive coach training curriculum for faculty with no prior coaching experience.