Meeting
Abstract Number: 79
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Lumbar puncture and paracentesis are core competencies in internal medicine, but residents frequently report discomfort performing these procedures unsupervised. Simulation-based training (SBT) has previously been shown to improve resident performance of lumbar punctures on patients, but outcomes after paracentesis SBT have only been assessed on simulators. We hypothesized that SBT would improve internal medicine […]
Abstract Number: 104
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Small-bore pulmonary drains (PD) have been proven effective at replacing the previous large-bore chest tubes for resolution of pneumothorax (PTX), and management of complicated (CPEs) and recurrent pleural effusions (RPEs). The placement of these drains has traditionally been performed by Surgeons, Intensivists/Pulmonologists, and Interventional Radiologists. Our institution (large academic center) sought to determine whether […]