Drugs for dysrhythmias
Learning goals Describe the mechanism of action (including impact on ion channel(s), electrophysiologic action potential, and electrocardiogram) of antiarrhythmic drugs. Identify generic drug names and classify them according to their Singh Vaughan–Williams cardiac antiarrhythmic class. Describe adverse effects and contraindications of antiarrhythmic drugs. Describe drug interactions of antiarrhythmic drugs. Hello and welcome! This module is […]
Critical analysis of a case-control study
This session focuses on the critical analysis of a case-control study. Topics will include: Analysis of a relatively straightforward case-control study addressing a communicable disease outbreak. The application of outbreak investigation principles to a single-source outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 following student field trips. Learning goals Learning activities Required reading Demonstrate respectful, constructive, […]
Critical analysis of a case-control study (Facilitator)
This session focuses on the critical analysis of a case-control study. Topics will include: Analysis of a relatively straightforward case-control study addressing a communicable disease outbreak. The application of outbreak investigation principles to a single-source outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 following student field trips. Learning goals Learning activities Required reading Demonstrate respectful, constructive, […]
Introduction to quantitative research methods
Learning Goals Resources Interpret confidence intervals and alpha levels, and explain what they mean for statistical uncertainty and decision‑making. Describe foundational principles of quantitative research, including variables, measurement, and basic inferential concepts Differentiate major study designs—descriptive vs. analytical, and observational vs. experimental—and recognize the strengths and limitations of each Define key study design concepts such […]
Miscellaneous rheumatology
Case study 1: Maribell Tap the arrow to view the case.Maribell, a 72-year-old woman, is evaluated for a 3-month history of abdominal and back pain and 4-month history of an increasingly rounded face. On physical examination, vital signs are normal. BMI is 29. Bilateral lacrimal and parotid glands are enlarged. Laboratory evaluation shows a hemoglobin A1c value […]
Climate Change and Heat Impacts Resources
Vulnerable populations summary Population Physiologic mechanism Social/Structural factor Clinical action Older adults (≥65) ↓ cardiac reserve ↓ sweating ↓ thirst perception Social isolation Fixed income Medication review Cooling plan Daily check-ins Chronic disease Varies by condition (e.g., CHF: ↓ cardiac output) Healthcare access barriers Medication costs Disease-specific counseling on heat impacts Low-income communities Often compounded […]
Edit a CBL case in InDesign
Open the case Open the InDesign file in your Finder. Navigate in the file Find the page in the Pages palette on the right side of your screen. Keyboard command: Cmd + J Work in the Story Editor Using the Selection tool ( black arrow), click the text box that you want to edit. Using […]
Orbit, eyelids, and lacrimal apparatus
Optional reading Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 9th ed., Head chapter, Orbits, eyeball, and accessory visual structures section through Lacrimal apparatus; Extra-ocular muscles of orbit section through Surface anatomy of eye and lacrimal apparatus. The orbit is the bony “eye socket” that contains the eyeball, extra-ocular muscles, nerves and vessels, and the lacrimal gland. It is protected […]
The 2021 Pacific Northwest Heat Dome
In late June 2021, the Pacific Northwest experienced an unprecedented extreme heat event. A strong high-pressure “heat dome” parked over the region around June 25–30, 2021, leading to record-shattering temperatures: Lytton, BC: 121°F (49.6°C), the highest temperature ever recorded in Canada. Seattle, WA: 108°F (42.2°C), in a city where June highs are usually in the […]
Case Study: Heat Wave Preparedness
alert A heat wave is forecasted for Washington state (expected temperatures 100–105°F for five consecutive days). Your clinic has asked you to help prioritize which patients should receive proactive outreach calls with heat safety counseling before the heat wave arrives. You have limited time and can only reach three of the following five patients today. […]