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  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare neurological disease affecting children, characterized by sudden muscle weakness.
  • AFM cases occur in biennial clusters, typically in late summer and fall, with a significant number presenting in emergency departments.
  • The disease can lead to severe outcomes, including death or incomplete recovery, highlighting the need for prompt diagnosis and care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an oral board case simulation in educating emergency medicine residents on diagnosing and managing acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) in pediatric patients.
  • To enhance residents' ability to differentiate AFM from other causes of neuromuscular weakness, such as Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS).
  • To improve residents' skills in pediatric medical history taking, neurological examination, diagnostic imaging interpretation, and parent communication.

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  • A simulated American Board of Emergency Medicine-style oral board case focusing on a pediatric patient with neuromuscular weakness was presented.
  • Five residents (PGY 1-3) participated as practice candidates, with observers also present.
  • Feedback was collected, and resident performance was scored based on ACGME core competencies, with a focus on diagnostic accuracy and management.

Main Results:

  • Residents demonstrated an ability to manage the simulated AFM case safely, despite initially anchoring on a Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) diagnosis.
  • Performance scores increased with resident training level (PGY1: 5.1, PGY2: 5.8, PGY3: 6.5), indicating learning progression.
  • Learners rated the educational case highly (4.2/5), suggesting its effectiveness in teaching AFM recognition and evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • The oral board case simulation effectively taught the presentation and diagnostic evaluation of AFM, emphasizing its distinction from GBS.
  • The simulation improved residents' understanding of critical actions, such as ordering specific imaging (MRI) and assessing respiratory function (negative inspiratory force).
  • This educational approach enhances emergency physicians' ability to accurately diagnose and communicate with families regarding pediatric neuromuscular weakness, including AFM.