E-learning-an interventional element of the PRiVENT project to improve weaning expertise.

Background: PRiVENT (PRevention of invasive VENTilation) is an evaluation of a bundle of interventions aimed at the prevention of long-term invasive mechanical ventilation. One of these elements is an e-learning course for healthcare professionals to improve weaning expertise. The aim of our analysis is to examine the implementation of the course in cooperating intensive care units.

E-Learning Is Not Inferior to On-Site Teaching in a Psychiatric Examination Course.

Implementing e-learning into medical education is a growing field of research. Researchers have had positive experiences so far, and evidence suggests it to be no less effective than offline teaching. However, there are a few findings concerning psychiatric education and the use of simulated patients online.

Bilateral paramedian pontine base infarction.

In paramedian caudal pontine infarctions, the medial lemniscus is often affected. This typically leads to dissociated sensory symptoms. We present a case in which a patient suffering from a bilateral caudal pontine infarction experienced a marked bilateral sensory disorder of the hands and distal arms.

Sauna stroke syndrome.

This report describes a 64-year-old man with a large cerebral infarction during sauna bathing. He had no typical cerebrovascular risk factors. Transesophageal echocardiography revealed a patent foramen ovale of 5-mm diameter.