Publications by authors named "Dane Zappa"
J Educ Teach Emerg Med
July 2022
Article Synopsis
- Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious illness that can lead to death or long-term complications, primarily affecting children, with cases often clustering in late summer and early fall.
- Since 2012, AFM has been under CDC surveillance, with thousands of confirmed cases worldwide, and many pediatric patients requiring hospitalization and potential intubation due to respiratory issues.
- The educational session aims to prepare emergency medicine residents and medical students to handle pediatric cases of AFM by teaching them to collect medical histories, perform neurological exams, differentiate diagnoses, and communicate effectively with families.
