Issue 2:1

Advanced Ultrasound Workshops for Emergency Medicine Residents

Michelle Lall, MD, MHS^*, Sierra Beck, MD^* and Jehangir Meer, MD, FACEP, RDMS, RDCS^*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8W88F Issue 2:1 No ratings yet.

This curriculum seeks to renew interest in ultrasound by presenting two advanced workshops on nontraditional content. Sessions covered ways ultrasound could augment or replace aspects of the physical exam, and covered ultrasound guided nerve blocks

Ultrasound Curricula

A Formalized Three-Year Emergency Medicine Residency Musculoskeletal Emergencies Curriculum

Andrew King, MD, FACEP^*, Jeffrey Yu^{^}, Mark J Conroy, MD^*, Robert Cooper, MD^*, Jennifer Mitzman, MD^*, Colin Kaide, MD, FACEP^* Sarah Greenberger, MD^*, Sorabh Khandelwal, MD^* and Michael Barrie, MD^*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8RG6HIssue 2:1 No ratings yet.

Resident learners will master the diagnosis and management of emergent musculoskeletal conditions including fractures/dislocations, soft tissue injuries, compartment syndrome, joint complaints, infections, and complex injuries.

Orthopedics Curricula

Novel Emergency Medicine Curriculum Utilizing Self-Directed Learning and the Flipped Classroom Method: Gastrointestinal Emergencies Small Group Module

Andrew King, MD, FACEP^*, Elizabeth Matheson^{^}, BS, Christopher San Miguel, MD^*, Sarah Greenberger, MD^*, Michael Barrie, MD^*, Jillian McGrath, MD^*, Howard Werman, MD^*, Ashish Panchal, MD^*, Daniel Martin, MD^*, David P Bahner, MD^*, Sorabh Khandelwal, MD^* and Jennifer Mitzman, MD^*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8MS37 Issue 2:1 No ratings yet.

We aim to teach the presentation and management of GI emergencies through the creation of a flipped classroom design. This unique, innovative curriculum utilizes resources chosen by education faculty and resident learners, study questions, real-life experiences, and small group discussions in place of traditional lectures. In doing so, a goal of the curriculum is to encourage self-directed learning, improve understanding and knowledge retention, and improve the educational experience of our residents.

Abdominal/Gastroenterology Curricula Small Group Learning

Edible Cricothyrotomy Model: A Low-Cost Alternative to Pig Tracheas and Plastic Models for Teaching Cricothyrotomy

Robert J Bryant, MD^*, Michael H Morgan, MD^*, Scott T Youngquist, MD, MSc^* and Megan L Fix, MD^*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8C88S Issue 2:1 No ratings yet.

An edible cricothyrotomy model was built for each participant from the ingredients listed above. An educational session was developed to test the EC in comparison to the more traditional pig trachea (PT) and plastic model (PM). A pre- and post-survey was administered to participants to assess the usability and realism of the models as well as the learners’ comfort with the procedure. During the session, a lecture was given, and then participants rotated to all three models and were videotaped and timed performing a scalpel-finger-bougie cricothyrotomy. Times to successful completion, participant satisfaction with the models, and cost of the models were compared.

Procedures Innovations

The Bubble-Wrap Peritonsillar Abscess Model

Nur-Ain Nadir, MD^*, Clint B LeClair, MD^{^}, Matthew Fischer, MD^* and Michael Craddick, DO^*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J87G6VIssue 2:1 No ratings yet.

This model uses bubble wrap, zip ties, chicken broth and liquid latex to simulate a peritonsillar abscess. Learners are then able to perform a needle aspiration of the simulated abscess from start to the end with no risk to a live patient.

Procedures Innovations

Ventilator TBL

Alisa Wray, MD^* and Shannon Toohey, MD, MAEd^*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8H01MIssue 2:1 No ratings yet.

At completion of this TBL the learner should be able to: 1. Choose appropriate ventilator settings and adjustments for a patient with lung injury or obstructive lung pattern 2. Troubleshoot an alarming ventilator 3. Set up the most common ventilator in their ED 4. Set up the equipment needed for transtracheal jet ventilation.

Respiratory Team Based Learning (TBL)

Anaphylaxis Simulation

Christopher Eric McCoy, MD, MPH^*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J84S3W Issue 2:1 No ratings yet.

By the end of this simulation-based session, the learner will be able to: 1) Recognize and diagnose anaphylaxis according to the criteria set forth by the NIAID and FAAN symposium 2) discuss the appropriate dose, concentration, and delivery route of epinephrine for anaphylaxis 3) list and discuss the rationale for the second-line therapeutic options used to treat anaphylaxis, and 4) develop an appropriate disposition algorithm to be used when managing anaphylaxis in the clinical setting.

Dermatology Simulation

Febrile Seizure Simulation

Victor Cisneros^* and Alisa Wray, MD^*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J81018 Issue 2:1 No ratings yet.

At the end of this simulation session, the learner will be able to: 1) discuss the management of febrile seizures 2) discuss when placement of an advanced airway is indicated in the management of a febrile seizure 3) list the risk factors for febrile seizures 4) prepare a differential diagnosis for the causes of febrile seizures 5) educate family members on febrile seizures.

Pediatrics Simulation

An Elderly Female with Dyspnea and Abdominal Pain

Jon Van Heukelom, MD^*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J83S3KIssue 2:1 No ratings yet.

Radiography shows a dilated, gas-filled structure that fills nearly the entire left hemi-thorax. Lung markings are visible in the uppermost portion of the left hemi-thorax. There is mediastinal shift to the right. In the visualized portion of the abdomen, dilated loops of bowel are also visualized. This constellation of findings is consistent with a tension gastrothorax.

Respiratory Visual EM

Pulmonary Embolism: Diagnosis by Computerized Tomography without Intravenous Contrast

James Roy Waymack, MD^*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8001ZIssue 2:1 No ratings yet.

Non-contrast CT of the chest demonstrates hyper-densities within both central and sub-segmental pulmonary arteries bilaterally (see yellow arrows). The right ventricle is dilated.

Respiratory Visual EM