Small Group Learning

Use of An Ophthalmology Tutorial to Improve Resident Comfort with the Emergency Eye Exam

Jessica Pelletier, DO*, John Facciani, MD^, Francesca Gines, COA^ and Damon Kuehl, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J86H0M Issue 7:4 No ratings yet.
By the end of this small group didactic, learners will be able to: 1) demonstrate ability to focus on the various components of the slit lamp exam 2) demonstrate understanding of a systematic approach to the eye exam 3) demonstrate appropriate use of the Diaton, iCare, and Tonopen tonometers.
Current IssueOphthalmologySmall Group Learning

A Novel Module Based Method of Teaching Electrocardiogram Interpretation for Emergency Medicine Residents

Alexandra S Koutsoubis, MD*, Emily Fishbein, MD*, Megan Stobart-Gallagher, DO^, Behzad B Pavri, MD† and Jennifer White, MD^

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8Z06J Issue 7:4 No ratings yet.
After completion of the module learners should be able to: 1) correctly recognize and identify ECG abnormalities including but not limited to abnormal or absent P waves, widened QRS intervals, ST elevations, abnormal QT intervals, and dysrhythmias that can lead to sudden cardiac death; and 2) synthesize findings into a succinct but accurate interpretation of the ECG findings.
Cardiology/VascularCurrent IssueSmall Group Learning

Zombie Cruise Ship Virtual Escape Room for POCUS Pulmonary: Scan Your Way Out

Heesun Choi, DO*^, Alisa Wray, MD, MAEd* and Jonathan Smart, MD *

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8RM0MIssue 7:3 No ratings yet.
By the end of performing the Zombie Cruise Ship Virtual Escape Room, learners will be able to: 1) recognize sonographic signs of A-line, B-line, Barcode sign, Bat sign, Seashore Sign, Plankton sign, Jellyfish Sign, Lung point, lung lockets, and Lung pulse; 2) differentiate sonographic findings of pneumothorax, hemothorax, pneumonia, COVID 19 pneumonia, pulmonary edema, and pleural effusion from normal lung findings; 3) distinguish pneumonia from atelectasis by recognizing dynamic air bronchogram; and 4) recognize indications for performing POCUS pulmonary such as dyspnea, blunt trauma, fall, cough and/or heart failure. 
RespiratorySmall Group LearningUltrasound

High-Efficiency Ultrasound-Guided Regional Nerve Block Workshop for Emergency Medicine Residents

Brandon Yonel, BS*, Eunice Kwak, BS* and Mohamad Moussa, MD, RDMS*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J84P8R Issue 7:3 No ratings yet.
The objective of this workshop is to provide emergency medicine residents the confidence and skill sets needed to effectively perform five commonly used UGRNBs for conditions encountered in the emergency department. Through this one-day, accelerated workshop, residents will be given an opportunity to sharpen their UGRNB technique prior to applying them in the clinical environment. By the end of this workshop, learners will be able to: 1) recognize the clinical situations in which UGRNBs can be utilized and understand the associated risks, 2) list the commonly used local anesthetic medications and their proper dosing in respect to regional nerve blocks, 3) demonstrate proper ultrasound probe positioning and identify relevant anatomical landmarks for each nerve block on both standardized patients and cadavers, 4) describe the common steps involved to perform each nerve block, 5) perform the five UGRNB techniques outlined in this workshop.
ProceduresSmall Group LearningUltrasound

Teaching about the Wild: A Survival Course as a Novel Resident Educational Experience

Geoffrey Comp, DO*, Rachel Munn, DO^, Renee Moffitt, DO† and Eric Cortez, MD^^

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8N06RIssue 6:2 No ratings yet.
By the end of the session the learner will be able to: 1) differentiate at least three different methods for water purification 2) describe how to erect a temporary survival shelter 3) construct a survival pack for personal use emphasizing multi-use items 4) demonstrate how to make a fire without a direct flame supply.
Small Group LearningWilderness

Escape the EM Boards: Interactive Virtual Escape Room for GI Board Review

Megan Gillespie, DO*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8H63FIssue 6:2 No ratings yet.
By the end of this didactic activity, learners will be able to: 1) identify causes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding; 2) recall test-taking buzzwords for infectious causes of diarrhea; 2) acknowledge the correct hepatitis B titers that correspond with various clinical scenarios; 3) describe the management for alkali caustic ingestions; 4) determine the components of Maddrey Discriminant Function Score, Charcot’s triad, Ranson’s Criteria for Pancreatitis, and Glasgow-Blatchford Score; 5) diagnose specific gastrointestinal diseases from a clinical description; 6) choose the correct gastrointestinal diagnosis based on clinical image findings; 7) demonstrate teamwork in solving problems.
Abdominal/GastroenterologySmall Group Learning

Let’s Escape Didactics: Virtual Escape Room as a Didactic Modality in Residency

Anisha Turner, MD*, Aleksandr M Tichter, MD, MS* and M Tyson Pillow, MD, MEd*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8CH2X Issue 6:2 No ratings yet.
By the end of the activity, learners should be able to: 1) identify the hazardous chemicals associated with house fires; 2) classify burn injury according to depth, extent and severity based on established standards; 3) recall the actions to take in response to fire emergencies (R.A.C.E. and P.A.S.S. acronyms); 4) recall key laboratory features of cyanide and carbon monoxide poisonings; 5) identify appropriate management strategies for smoke inhalation injuries; 6) recite the treatment for cyanide and carbon monoxide poisonings; 7) describe the management of the burn injuries; 8) communicate and collaborate as a team to arrive at solutions of problems; 9) display task-switching and leadership skills during exercise; and 10) evaluate virtual escape room experience.
Small Group LearningToxicology

Simulated Mass Casualty Incident Triage Exercise for Training Medical Personnel

Alaina Brinley Rajagopal, MD, PhD*, Nathan Jasperse, BS* and Megan Boysen Osborn, MD, MHPE* 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J82H1R Issue 5:4 No ratings yet.
By the end of this exercise, learners should be able to (1) recite the basic START patient categories (2) discuss the physical exam signs associated with each START category, (3) assign roles to medical providers in a mass casualty scenario, (4) accurately categorize patients into triage categories: green, yellow, red, and black, and (5) manage limited resources when demand exceeds availability.
EMSSmall Group LearningTrauma

A Comprehensive Course for Teaching Emergency Cricothyrotomy

Brandon Backlund, MD*, Richard Utarnachitt, MD*, Joshua Jauregui, MD* and Taketo Watase, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8JS9W Issue 5:1 No ratings yet.
After completing this activity, the learner will be able to: 1) correctly describe the indications for and contraindications to emergency cricothyrotomy; 2) correctly describe and identify on the simulator the anatomic landmarks involved in emergency cricothyrotomy; 3) correctly list the required equipment and the sequence of the steps for the “standard” and “minimalist” variations of the procedure; 4) demonstrate proper technique when performing a cricothyrotomy on the simulator without prompts or pauses.
ProceduresRespiratorySmall Group Learning

Fracture Detectives: A Fracture Review Match Game

Gabriel Sudario, MD* and Gina Hana, BS*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8F06W Issue 5:1 No ratings yet.
At the end of this session, learners will be able to: recognize and identify various orthopedic injuries on plain film images, describe the mechanism of injury of the various orthopedic injuries, describe the physical examination findings seen in various orthopedic injuries, recall associated injuries and at-risk anatomic structures associated with various orthopedic injuries, and describe the emergency department management of various orthopedic injuries.
OrthopedicsSmall Group Learning