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Emergency Anatomy: A new paradigm in teaching surface anatomy applying principles used in emergency medicine procedures.
Author(s) -
Okuda Yasuharu,
Nelson Bret,
Reidenberg Joy S.,
Walther Timothy,
Laitman Jeffrey T.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.21.5.a87
Subject(s) - surface anatomy , medicine , gross anatomy , process (computing) , anatomy , medical physics , computer science , operating system
Among the most difficult concepts to transmit to 1st year medical students is the importance of surface anatomy to its underlying structures. Our objective was to create learning experiences in Anatomy where emergency physicians demonstrate common procedures on cadavers for students to understand these essential spatial relationships and clinical significance. In 2005, Emergency Anatomy (EA) introduced students in the Anatomy Laboratory to thoracentesis, central line placement, knee arthrocentesis, radial artery puncture, and in 2006 added tube thoracostomy and pericardiocentesis. Case‐based patient scenarios and identification of need for intervention were presented in small groups. Emergency procedures were then performed on cadavers while detailing surface structures and possible complications. Ultrasound was also demonstrated on student volunteers to show the interface of surface anatomy and dynamic underlying structures. Student evaluations and focus group comments regarding EA were extremely positive. EA offers a new paradigm in early medical student education, melding basic knowledge, clinical insight, and hands‐on procedures. It is hypothesized that the robust introduction of such an interface at the earliest stages of the educational process will be a foundation that better segues primary anatomical knowledge with clinical reasoning and judgment.