Simulation

Altered Mental Status: Epilepsy, Acute Psychosis, Intoxication or Delirium Tremens?

Shannon Toohey, MD, MA*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8G592Issue 1:2[mrp_rating_result]
At the end of this simulation session the learner will: 1) Recognize signs and symptoms of delirium tremens (DT); 2) promptly treat DT with benzodiazepines and supportive care; 3) appropriately manage a patient with DT and effectively communicate with nurses and other team members during the resuscitation of an acutely ill patient.
ToxicologySimulation

Mesenteric Ischemia

Shannon Toohey, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8CC7FIssue 1:1[mrp_rating_result]
At the end of this simulation session, the learner will: 1) Recognize signs and symptoms of mesenteric ischemia; 2) order appropriately imaging and labs in the workup of an elderly patient with abdominal pain; 3) manage a patient with mesenteric ischemia, a rare, but serious cause of abdominal pain in the elderly; 4) discuss anchoring bias, specifically related to patients referred to the ED with an established diagnosis by outside specialists.
Abdominal/GastroenterologySimulation