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Retropharyngeal Abscess in an Adult Patient Presenting with Neck Fullness and Dysphagia: A Case Report
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8M36GContrast-enhanced CT soft tissue of the neck showed evidence of a prevertebral/retropharyngeal fluid collection, extending from the odontoid tip to the inferior C4 vertebral body margin, measuring 5.4 x 1.0 x 3.3 centimeters (cm) in size (yellow lines) without gross airway narrowing.
The Advantage of Using Video Laryngoscope in Puncture and Incisional Drainage of Peritonsillar Abscess: A Case Report
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8G935Incision of the peritonsillar abscess was performed with the assistance of the C-MAC video laryngoscope which provided a clear, illuminated, and unobstructed view of the incision site. Local anesthesia with 1% xylocaine was administered, and the abscess was incised with a scalpel and drained with a forceps.
A Case Report on an Elusive Incident of Erythema Multiforme
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8BM0WHer physical exam was notable for multiple scattered tense vesicles on an erythematous base along the left and right lower extremities and right upper extremity. The lesions were excoriated and in different stages of evolution. No oral, mucosal, or conjunctival lesions were found. Physical exam was otherwise unremarkable.
A Case of Painful Visual Loss – Managing Orbital Compartment Syndrome in the Emergency Department
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8N35DBy the end of this simulation, learners will be able to: 1) demonstrate the major components and a systematic approach to the emergency ophthalmologic examination, 2) develop a differential diagnosis of sight-threatening etiologies that could cause eye pain or vision loss, 3) demonstrate proficiency in performing potentially vision-saving procedures within the scope of EM practice.
Going in Blind: A Common Scenario in an Uncommon Situation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8RS8CBy the end of this simulation, learners will be able to (1) evaluate and treat a patient experiencing myocardial infarction and subsequent cardiac arrest during a power outage, (2) describe the local protocols for managing patient care during a power outage, (3) demonstrate the ability to coordinate a medical team during a simulated power outage in an emergency department with limited resources, (4) manage a cardiac arrest patient by following Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) protocols for bradycardia and ventricular fibrillation, and (5) justify the urgency of transfer to a certified ST segment elevation myocardial infarction center/cardiac intensive care unit, referencing the recommended 120-minute door-to-balloon time.
Actively Teaching Active Teaching Techniques
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8H94VBy the end of this small group exercise, learners will be able to: 1) assess interactive teaching techniques that support learning in various environments; 2) incorporate active teaching techniques into a variety of real-world teaching scenarios; 3) implement selected techniques to enrich one’s own teaching practice.