Emergency Medicine
ME 535M.5
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Description
This course is designed to provide exposure to Emergency Medicine under the supervision of full-time faculty. Emphasis will be placed on the use of an Emergency Medicine approach to patient care, with attention directed towards the recognition and management of life-threatening problems. Students will function as Emergency Medicine sub-interns and will be expected to develop the ability to identify acutely ill patients and respond quickly and appropriately to their needs. Development of technical and procedural skills will be encouraged, including airway management, wound care, suturing, lumbar puncture, fracture and dislocation care, abscess incision and drainage, nasogastric intubation, arthrocentesis, slit lamp exam, femoral venipuncture, ultrasound-guided IV placement, and arterial puncture. This course will also include weekly dedicated medical student simulation sessions and participation in the BIDMC EM residency didactic series. Prehospital care experience will be provided through local ambulance services. The option to work with nurses to learn such skills as I.V. placement, catheter placement, patient triage (and others) will also be offered. Students will also learn about the use of ultrasound in the emergency department. Please note that attendance at orientation (first morning of the course) is required.
Not Available for Cross Registration
Open to Domestic Visiting Students
