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A Case Report Evaluating Gastric Emphysema versus Emphysematous Gastritis
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8ZH26A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis was obtained and revealed gas within the gastric wall at the fundus (blue arrows), concerning for gastric emphysema versus emphysematous gastritis. There was no gastric wall thickening, free air, bowel obstruction, drainable fluid collection, or evidence of portal venous gas. Incidentally, hepatomegaly and likely hepatic steatosis were also noted.
Telescoping into Adulthood: A Case Report of Intussusception in an Adult Patient
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8Q06CComputed tomography imaging of the abdomen and pelvis with intravenous and oral contrasts was obtained. In the axial view, one will see a concentric ring formed by layers of bowel, mesenteric vessels, and fat (red arrow and circle); this is the equivalent of the ultrasonographic “target sign.” The inner ring (blue arrow) represents the lead point causing telescoping of the bowel. One can see that the proximal bowel is dilated (yellow arrow). In the coronal view, one can see an obstructive mass, also known as the lead point (red arrow), located in the lumen of the descending colon. Located proximal to the lead point are dilated loops of bowel with edematous changes and fat stranding (pink circle). The proximal portion of the bowel will take on a concentric appearance with the telescoping loop of bowel.
A Novel Leadership Curriculum for Emergency Medicine Residents
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J81D2SThe goals of this curriculum are to expose Emergency Medicine residents to the basics of leadership, to provide a graduated series of interactive, psychologically safe environments to explore individual leadership styles, to review interesting relevant literature, and to discuss leadership principles and experiences with senior leaders in our Emergency Department.
What You Didn’t Learn in Residency: A Collective Curriculum for New Academic EM Faculty and Fellows
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8WP9ZThe aim of this curriculum is to develop relevant skills to promote academic success for fellows and first-year faculty at the start of their academic career and which could be completed during a one-year training timeline. We included topics relevant to all fellow and new faculty’s expected personal and professional journey during this first year, including time management, academic productivity, resilience/wellness, and developing a national reputation.
E-FAST Ultrasound Training Curriculum for Prehospital Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Clinicians
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8S060By the end of these training activities, prehospital EMS learners will be able to demonstrate foundational ultrasound skills in scanning, interpretation, and artifact recognition by identifying pertinent organs and anatomically relevant structures for an E-FAST examination. Learners will differentiate between normal and pathologic E-FAST ultrasound images by identifying the presence of free fluid and lung sliding. Learners will also explain the clinical significance and application of detecting free fluid during an E-FAST scan.
A Guide to the Medical School Curriculum Vitae
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8HH1SAfter this lecture, learners should be able to: 1) elaborate on the significance of a CV for medical students and discuss its purpose, 2) outline the elements that should and should not be included on a CV, 3) integrate knowledge gleaned from basic principles with provided examples to establish the foundation of their own CV.