Sumping's Up: A Multidisciplinary Educational Initiative on Gastric Drainage Tubes.

Background: Nasogastric tube placement is widely taught, and tube maintenance relies on astute nursing care with adherence to both institutional and evidence-based recommendations. However, precise adherence to current recommendations relies on knowledge base regarding the identification of malfunctioning gastric drainage tubes. Troubleshooting skills are crucial in maintaining patient safety and recognizing malfunction.

Mapping the increasing interest in acute care surgery-Who, why and which fellowship?

Background: Interest in acute care surgery (ACS) has increased over the past 10 years as demonstrated by the linear increase in fellowship applicants to the different fellowships leading to ACS careers. It is unclear why interest has increased, whether various fellowship pathways attract different applicants or whether fellowship choice correlates with practice patterns after graduation.

Methods: An online survey was distributed to individuals previously registered with the Surgical critical care and Acute care surgery Fellowship Application Service.