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Fitz Hugh Curtis Case Report

Savannah Loehr, BS* and Cindy Bitter, MD, MPH, MA^

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J82K9G Issue 5:2[mrp_rating_result]
A sagittal view from computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen and pelvis demonstrated fat stranding beneath the inferior margin of the liver (outlined in red). The axial view showed fat stranding adjacent to the ascending colon without significant colon wall thickening (arrow). Fat stranding can occur as a hazy increased attenuation (brightness) or a more distinct reticular pattern.
Ob/GynInfectious DiseaseVisual EM
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Ascending Thoracic Aortic Dissection: A Case Report of Rapid Detection Via Emergency Echocardiography with Suprasternal Notch Views

Brandon Backlund, MD*, Anastasia Kendrick-Adey, MD*, Rachel Harper, MD* and Martin Makela, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8WW6WIssue 5:2[mrp_rating_result]
Video of parasternal long-axis bedside transthoracic echocardiogram: The initial images showed grossly normal left ventricular function, and no pericardial effusion or evidence of cardiac tamponade. However, the proximal aorta beyond the aortic valve was poorly-visualized in this window.
Cardiology/VascularUltrasoundVisual EM

Introduction to Wilderness Medicine – A Medical School Elective

Mark A Pittman, MD*, Trevor Slone, DO* and Matthew Wilson, MD^

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8B93X Issue 5:1[mrp_rating_result]
The primary objective of this course is to provide fourth year medical students an introduction to wilderness medicine.  Students will be able to: explain fundamental concepts of practicing medicine in austere conditions; identify and initiate treatment for common wilderness medicine conditions; and utilize the non-medical aspects of providing care in austere environments.
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Peritonsillar Abscess Model for Ultrasound Diagnosis Using Inexpensive Materials

Mustafa N Rasheed, BS*, Keel E Coleman, MD* and Timothy J Fortuna, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J86G9P Issue 5:1[mrp_rating_result]
By the end of this instructional session learners should be able to: 1) identify and discuss the indications, contraindications, and complications associated with peritonsillar abscesses, 2) properly identify and measure a PTA through ultrasound, and 3) competently perform ultrasound-guided peritonsillar abscess drainage on a simulator and remove fluid.
ENTInfectious DiseaseInnovationsProcedures
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The Eyes Have It: A Low-Cost Model for Corneal Foreign Body Removal Training

Tabitha Ford, MD*, Megan L Fix, MD*, Troy E Madsen, MD* and Susan Stroud, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J82S85 Issue 5:1[mrp_rating_result]
ABSTRACT: Audience: This corneal foreign body simulator is designed to instruct junior emergency medicine (EM) residents and medical students with an interest in emergency medicine. Introduction: Eye complaints are common in the emergency department (ED), accounting for approximately 2 million ED visits each year.1 Corneal foreign bodies (CFB) account for approximately 7.5% of these presentations, and many EM providers are
OphthalmologyInnovationsProcedures

Pulseless Electrical Activity Cardiac Arrest

Erik Sembroski, MD*,  Christopher M McDowell, MD^ and Matthew M Mannion, BA^

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8Z055 Issue 5:1[mrp_rating_result]
After competing this simulation-based session, the learner will be able to: 1) Identify PEA arrest; 2) review the ACLS commonly recognized PEA arrest etiologies via the H &T mnemonic; 3) review and discuss the risks and benefits of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) for massive PE.
Cardiology/VascularRespiratorySimulation

Spinal Epidural Abscess

Christine T Luo, MD, PhD* and Jennifer Yee, DO*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8T938 Issue 5:1[mrp_rating_result]
After this simulation case, learners will be able to diagnose and manage patients with spinal epidural abscesses. Specifically, learners will be able to: 1) Obtain a detailed history, including past infectious, surgical, procedural and social history to evaluate for epidural abscess risk factors; 2) describe clinical signs and symptoms of spinal epidural abscesses and understand that initial clinical presentations can be variable; 3) perform a focused neurological exam including evaluation of motor, sensory, reflexes, and rectal tone; 4) order appropriate laboratory testing and imaging modalities for spinal epidural abscess diagnosis, including a post-void bladder residual volume; 5) select appropriate antibiotics for empiric treatment of spinal epidural abscess depending on patient presentation; 6) disposition the patient to appropriate inpatient care.
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Make and Break Your Own Hand: A Review of Hand Anatomy and Common Injuries

Gabriel Sudario, MD*, Alisa Wray, MD, MAEd* and Robin Janson, OTD, MS, OTR, CHT^

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8PH0Z Issue 5:1[mrp_rating_result]
By the end of this session, learners should be able to name and identify all bones of the hand; arrange and construct an anatomically correct bony model of the hand; build functional phalangeal flexor and extensor tendon complexes onto a bony hand model; describe the mechanism of injury, exam findings, and management of the tendon injuries Jersey finger, Mallet finger, and central slip rupture; draw/recreate injury patterns on a bony hand model; and describe the mechanism of injury, exam findings, imaging findings, and management of scapholunate dissociation, perilunate dislocation and lunate dislocation, Bennett’s fracture, Rolando fracture, Boxer’s fracture and scaphoid.
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