Procedures

Procedurepalooza: A Reproducible Workshop to Teach Core Procedures to Preclinical Learners

Matthew Ryan, MD, PhD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5070/M5.53107 Issue 11:3[mrp_rating_result]
By 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.
Current IssueProceduresSmall Group Learning

VP Shunt Malfunction Simulation Case for Emergency Medicine Residents

Alexis Koda, MD* and Kyle Thomas Vawter, DO^

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5070/M5.52255Issue 11:3[mrp_rating_result]
The 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.
Current IssueNeurologyProceduresSimulation

Midline Catheters: A Novel Curriculum for Emergency Medicine Residents

Braden W McIntosh, MD*, Brian Allen, MD*, Michael Truax Jr, MD*, Mitchell Hymowitz, MD, MS* and Greggory Davis, PhD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5070/M5.52243 Issue 11:2[mrp_rating_result]
The purpose of this curriculum is to teach emergency medicine residents how to place and utilize midline catheters.
CurriculaProcedures

Stopping Fistula Hemorrhage without Bleeding Time and Money – A Low Cost, Low Resource Hemodialysis Fistula Model for Emergency Medicine Residents

Mary Jordan, MD*, Thomas Yang, MD, MBA, Med, MS^, Michael Collier, CHSOS** and Lacie Bailey, MD, MHPE, MS*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5070/M5.52204 Issue 11:2[mrp_rating_result]
After using the task trainer bleeding fistula model, learners will be able to: 1) identify vascular access hemorrhage as an emergency presentation in dialysis patients; 2) execute a stepwise approach to manage a bleeding fistula; 3) demonstrate effective hemorrhage control for a patient with uncontrolled bleeding from their fistula, including choice of appropriate suture material and suturing technique; and 4) discuss pitfalls of hemorrhage control in patients with fistulas, including risks of tourniquet use and complications related to clot formation at the fistula site.  
InnovationsProceduresRenal/Electrolytes

OptimEYEzing Emergency Skills: A Novel Model for Ocular Procedural Education for Emergency Medicine Residents

Carrie Maupin, MD, MHPE*, Ambika Anand, MD, MEHP*, Grace Hickam, MD, MEHP*and Stephen Miller, DO*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5070/M5.52212Issue 11:2[mrp_rating_result]
By the end of this session, learners will be able to: 1) identify signs and symptoms of ocular emergencies, 2) appraise for indications to perform ocular procedures, 3) demonstrate procedural competence in ocular foreign body removal, fluorescein staining, lateral canthotomy, and intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements, 4) relate increased procedural confidence with ocular procedures.
InnovationsOphthalmologyProcedures

Low-Cost, Reusable Fracture Reduction Task Trainer for Distal Radius Fractures

Gabriela Guez, MD * and Stephanie Stapleton, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5070/M5.52357 Issue 11:2[mrp_rating_result]
Utilizing this task trainer, learners will be able to 1) identify key anatomic structures, 2) distinguish a Colles from a Smith fracture of the radius, 3) understand fracture reduction technique using traction, translation and angulation, 4) appreciate the amount of force required for manipulation of the distal fracture fragment, and 5) gain hands-on practice using a model with similar haptics to bone and soft tissue.
InnovationsOrthopedicsProcedures

A Novel Low-Cost Phantom for Ultrasound-Guided Fascia Iliaca Nerve Blocks

Laura Nolting, MD* and Heather A Brown, MD, MPH*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5070/M5.52321 Issue 11:2[mrp_rating_result]
By the end of the training session using the FI phantom and bedside ultrasound, learners should be able to: 1) discuss indications, contraindications, and complications of FI blocks; 2) identify anatomy relevant to performing an FI block on ultrasound; and 3) independently perform an FI block or demonstrate proper needle position for FI block on ultrasound of the phantom.
InnovationsProceduresUltrasound

Pre-Clinical Case Competition to Assess Confidence in Responding to Select Out-Of-Hospital Medical Emergencies

Harrison Fillmore, MSc*, Thomas Heisler, MS*, Marissa Nadeau, MD^, Emmagene Worley, MD^, Lauren Titone, MD^, Tiffany Murano, MD^, and Jimmy Truong, DO^

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5070/M5.52198 Issue 11:1[mrp_rating_result]
By the end of this activity, learners will be able to: 1) demonstrate the application of skills in real-life first responder scenarios, including suspected opioid overdose, cardiac arrest, and anaphylaxis; 2) apply knowledge of scene safety and the role of the first responder in various situations; and 3) assess the challenges while applying the skills necessary for collaborative work within a medical team.
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