Assessment of nationally recommended antibiotics for treatment of UTI in U.S.-Mexico border emergency departments.

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) seen in the emergency department are commonly treated as an outpatient with oral antibiotics. Given that antibiotics are available for over-the-counter purchase in Mexico, there is speculation that potential misuse and overuse of antibiotics in United States-Mexico border areas could lead to antibiotic resistance patterns that would render some empiric treatments for UTIs less effective. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) guideline-recommended antibiotics for treatment of outpatient UTI diagnosed in the emergency department.

Development and Evaluation of an Automated Manual Resuscitator-Based Emergency Ventilator-Alternative.

Mass casualty incidents such as those that are being experienced during the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic can overwhelm local healthcare systems, where the number of casualties exceeds local resources and capabilities in a short period of time. The influx of patients with lung function deterioration as a result of COVID-19 has strained traditional ventilator supplies. To bridge the gap during ventilator shortages and to help clinicians triage patients, manual resuscitator devices can be used to deliver respirations to a patient requiring breathing support.

Complications of subcutaneous penile modifications: a discussion of emergency department presentations and management.

Background: Subcutaneous penile modifications (SPMs) are more prevalent in Southeast Asian culture and have been growing in popularity in Western culture. SPMs are often made of domino tiles, or other available pieces of plastic, shaved into a desired shape and placed in unsterile conditions. Previous literature indicates a high risk of infection and the need for surgical removal.

Development and Review of the Chest Tube High-Feedback Educational Simulation Trainer (CHEST).

Introduction: Emergency medicine physicians must receive training in chest tube placement. This life-saving skill must be completed quickly and competently to prevent morbidity and mortality. Training on live patients is no longer an appropriate or acceptable practice.

A Simulation-Based Workshop to Improve Residents' Collaborative Clinical Practice.

Background: The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education expects residents to attain competency in systems-based practice by advocating for quality patient care, working in interprofessional teams, and implementing system solutions to prevent errors. Diabetes in pregnancy was identified as an area for improvement through comprehensive interdisciplinary and interprofessional care.

Objective: An interdisciplinary and interprofessional workshop was created by 3 regional academic institutions to improve collaborative practice, clinical knowledge, and clinical judgment of residents.

Mass casualty incidents and B-Con training.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine if providing mass casualty training, utilizing the Bleeding Control for the Injured (B-Con) course would allow participants to feel more confident to provide bystander aid to wounded victims in a mass casualty incident (MCI).

Design: Quasi-experimental pre-post intervention study.

Setting: Participants were healthcare providers attending a trauma research conference hosted by a medical university.

Virtual Reality as an Interview Technique in Evaluation of Emergency Medicine Applicants.

Need For Innovation: Current interviewing strategies and the standardized letter of evaluation may not provide enough insight into preferred resident characteristics. Emergency medicine (EM) residency programs are challenged with identifying trainees who can problem solve, communicate, and work well with fellow health professionals.

Background: Structured interviews have previously been used and can help predict success but candidates have reported a negative impression with their use.

Sexual victimization in female and male college students: examining the roles of alcohol use, alcohol expectancies, and sexual sensation seeking.

Alcohol and alcohol expectancies relate to sexual victimization. The present study examined these links in a sample of 407 predominantly Hispanic male and female college students, along the Mexico-US border. The study also examined the independent contribution of sexual sensation seeking to the prediction of victimization.