Fatal septic shock due to disseminated coccidioidomycosis: a case series and review of the literature.

Background: Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection endemic to the southwestern United States and regions of Latin America. Disseminated disease occurs in < 1% of cases. Septic shock is even rarer, with high mortality despite therapy.

Systematic Review of Live Tissue Versus Simulation Education for Prehospital Trauma Providers.

Background: Advanced simulation capabilities have provided medical educators novel approaches for learners. Simulation has successfully replaced many aspects of medical education that previously used animal live-tissue training (LTT) for physician education. However, prehospital trauma providers, such as combat medics, currently used LTT to prepare for patient care.