Innovations

An Innovative Inexpensive Portable Pulmonary Edema Intubation Simulator

Joshua D Mastenbrook, MD*, Neil C Hughes, MD^, William D Fales, MD* and David T Overton, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8MM1R Issue 5:2[mrp_rating_result]
By the end of the session, learners will be able to: 1. Discuss the pathophysiology of, and immediate stabilization management steps for, acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema. 2. List the indications, contraindications, and risks associated with intubating a patient with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema. 3. Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills to manage the airway of a simulated patient in respiratory distress due to acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema. 4. Successfully and safely intubate a simulated patient with a difficult airway due to visual obstruction from frothy pulmonary edema secretions.
ProceduresInnovationsRespiratory

Innovations in Airway Education: 3D Printed Neonatal and Pediatric Needle Cricothyrotomy Trainers

Zachary Hampton, DO*, Alex Davis, DO* and Andrew Kalnow, DO*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8R928 Issue 5:2[mrp_rating_result]
By the end of this educational session, participants should be able to: 1) discuss indications and contraindications for needle cricothyrotomy in the pediatric population; 2) assemble the equipment needed to complete a needle cricothyrotomy; 3) describe and perform the steps of neonatal and pediatric needle cricothyrotomy; 4) discuss post-procedure ventilation options.     
ProceduresInnovationsPediatrics

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
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A Low-Cost, Reusable Ultrasound Pericardiocentesis Simulation Model

Jonathan dela Cruz, MD*, Tyler Fulks, MD*, Mark Baker, MD*, Jason Kegg, MD*, Richard Austin, MD*, Jimmy Jain, MD*, Michael Boehler, MS*, Sharon Kim, PhD^, and Cassie Jaeger, PhD^

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8TD1J Issue 4:4[mrp_rating_result]
Through the use of this model and skill session, learners will be able to: 1) discuss the indications, contraindications, and complications associated with ultrasound guided pericardiocentesis; 2) demonstrate an ability to obtain subxiphoid and parasternal long views of the heart; 3) demonstrate an ability to identify pericardial fluid in these two views; and 4) demonstrate proper probe and needle placement to successfully perform an ultrasound guided pericardiocentesis in these two views.
ProceduresCardiology/VascularInnovations
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ECG Stampede

Benjamin L Cooper, MD*, Jonathan A Giordano, DO*, Catherine E Reynolds, MD*, and Tom T Fadial, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8PP93 Issue 4:4[mrp_rating_result]
ECG Stampede is a unique educational program comprised of a comprehensive, video-based curriculum with accompanying student and instructor guides. ECG Stampede also features an engaging game accessible via modern browsers and dedicated mobile applications for iOS and Android devices. The gamified model presents learners with a batch of ECGs for which they must assign one of four triage acuities.
Cardiology/VascularInnovations

Google Forms – A Novel Solution to Blended Learning

Andrew Kalnow, DO*, Christopher Lloyd, DO*, John Casey, DO* and Andrew Little, DO*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8BP77 Issue 4:2[mrp_rating_result]
By the end of the session, the learner should be able to create a didactic session utilizing Google Forms (or similar web-based application).  Specific learning objectives for the didactic session will vary based on application.  Our institution has used Google Forms to create case-based small group discussion sessions, “create your own adventure” individual learning cases, asynchronous learning opportunities, and interactive intra-lecture surveys.
Faculty DevelopmentInnovationsSmall Group Learning

The Gravid Watermelon: An Inexpensive Perimortem Caesarean Section Model

Paul Valencia, MD* and Danielle Turner-Lawrence, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8705NIssue 4:2[mrp_rating_result]
The gravid watermelon is a cost-effective model that uses common materials from the supermarket and emergency department (ED), using a carved-out watermelon as a base, representing the peritoneal cavity. Inexpensive respiratory tubing is used to represent intestine; watered down gelatin and a small doll in a deflated rubber/plastic ball is used to represent a gravid uterus. The bladder is represented by an unused, water-filled exam glove, and watermelon pulp represents blood clots and mesentery.  The gravid watermelon is covered with an elastic bandage to represent tough muscle and fascia, and topped with a shower curtain for skin. 
Ob/GynInnovations