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18. Your Quest Begins Now! EBMQuest, a Digital Interactive Fiction Module for Medical Student Engagement in Evidence-Based Practice.

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Varan, Aiden K., Winkel, Kenneth, and McKenzie, Rosemary

Subjects
PSYCHOLOGY of medical students, COMPUTER simulation, ONLINE education, CONFIDENCE intervals, DIGITAL technology, EVIDENCE-based medicine, CONFERENCES & conventions, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, STUDENT attitudes, MEDICAL education
Abstract

Although evidence-based medicine (EBM) has gained increasing focus in medical education, there remains considerable need for innovative approaches to engage learners. We developed a novel online interactive fiction module "EBMQuest", where students navigate three clinical scenarios requiring use of EBM resources for successful progression. Student feedback was strongly positive, with an overall program rating of 4.64 (Good-Very Good). Online interactive fiction should be further explored as a means of delivering innovative medical education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2021
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19. Notes from the field: fatal rat-bite fever in a child - San Diego County, California, 2013.

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Adam, Jessica K, Varan, Aiden K, Pong, Alice L, McDonald, Eric C, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Abstract

In August 2013, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency was notified of a fatal case of rat-bite fever (RBF) in a previously healthy male, aged 10 years, who owned pet rats. Two days before his death, the patient experienced rigors, fevers, vomiting, headaches, and leg pains. His physician noted a fever of 102.6°F (39.2ºC), documented a normal examination, diagnosed viral gastroenteritis, and prescribed anti-nausea medication. During the next 24 hours, the patient experienced vomiting and persistent fever. He was confused and weak before collapsing at home. Paramedics reported the patient was unresponsive and had dilated pupils; resuscitation was initiated in the field and was continued for >1 hour after arrival at the emergency department but was unsuccessful. A complete blood count performed during resuscitation revealed anemia (hemoglobin 10.0 g/dL [normal = 13.5-18.0 g/dL], thrombocytopenia (platelets 40,000/µL [normal = 140,000-440,000/µL]), leukocytosis (white blood cells 17,900 cells/µL [normal = 4,000-10,500/µL]) with 16% band neutrophils; the patient also had evidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation. No rash or skin breakdown was noted. Lung, liver, and epiglottis tissue collected postmortem was positive for Streptobacillus moniliformis DNA by polymerase chain reaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2014

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