Topic:
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Severe Malaria
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Target Audience:
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Case Description:
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34 yo female returned traveler from Nigeria presents with fever, vomiting, and headache. She seizes and lapses into a coma. She exhibits seizures, coma, and acidosis and manifestations of severe malaria.
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Simulator Details
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Age:
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34 |
Gender:
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Female |
Chief Complaint:
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Fever |
Diagnosis:
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Cerebral Malaria
Severe Acidosis |
Setting:
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Simulation laboratory set up as ED resuscitation room |
Equipment:
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METI ECS or other comparable high-fidelity simulation manikin |
Actors:
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1) Nurse (radio-wired to lead instructor as in-scenario facilitator)
2) EKG tech, X-Ray tech, respiratory therapist, and pharmacist (all may be played by same person)
3) Patient: voice only from control room (this may be the same person as #2, but this is more challenging) |
Timeline:
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Yes
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Usage Details:
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For successful resolution of the case, the patient requires prompt empiric treatment with anti-malarial medications and appropriate supportive care, including intubation. |
Evaluation Tool:
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Yes
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Case Designed For:
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Evaluation and Education |
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Keywords:
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Malaria, Falciparum
Malaria, cerebral
Malaria
Tropical Medicine |
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