08-02-2019, 03:35 PM
Thoracic Aortic Dissection
Created January 10,2017
Developed by:
Dr. Shawn Spelliscy
Developed for: Medical Students
Submitted by: koos
Contact Email: joanne.slinn@interiorhealth.ca
Peer Reviewed: No
Case Summary:
76 yo male brought in with sudden inability to move legs.
Target Learning Groups:
Undergrad Medicine
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Proposed Setting:
Emergency Department
Educational goals:
Knowledge:
1. Differential diagnosis of acute paraplegia
2. Recognition of thoracic dissection types A and B
Skills:
1. Demonstrate management of thoracic aortic dissection
Attitude/Behaviours:
1. Demonstrate Team skills
2. Demonstrate Situational awareness
3. Demonstrate Graded Assertiveness
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