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    The Symptoms:

    • This is a case report series based on real patients, built around a graphic backbone.
    • Much of the communication is visual. The graphic forms an image of the teaching points.
    • The characters are based on needs and more than one case will unfold with each episode.
    • The teaching points are folded into the graphics, the images, references, reports and the quiz.
    • The episodes allow you, as the narrative progresses, to reflect , consult the references and if you wish to form a self study project.
    • The series is intended to promote reflection and the sharing of ideas in a community linked by the forum. (you need a password for this)

    How to use the Symptoms:

    • Follow the evolution of the cases (Enjoy Jesse Bochner's great graphics)
    • Reflect on the narrative, the differential diagnosis, the tests , and the actions you would take.
    • Visit the references and explore the online resources to reflect on and deepen your knowledge.
    • Take the quiz (you will need a password for this)
    • Reflect on your answers.
    • Share your ideas on the forum with the author and other learners, stimulate.
    • Give us feedback.

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    · The opinions and statements expressed on this site reflect the views of the author or authors and do not necessarily reflect those of McGill.
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    · The material is solely for educational purposes for qualified health care professionals.
    · McGill University is not liable for any decision made or action taken based on the information contained in the material on this site.
    · The information cannot be used as a substitute for professional care.
    · The information does not represent a standard of care.
    · No physician-patient relationship is being established.

     

     

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    Teaching objective:

    The learner reflects on a patient who is not doing well post surgery for a possible intestinal perforation.


    In this episode:

    • George has is recovering from the emergency operation.
    • He is still weak and the output from his ileostomy seems excessive.
    • The laboratory has now reported one of three C Diff cultures is positive.

     

    How to use this module:

    • Read the graphic novel strip
    • Listen to the interview with Dr. Michael Libman
    • Take the quiz ***
    • Checkout the references
    • Join the forum***

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McGill Student Health: Hand washing PDF

References and links outside of McGill:

Hauben M, Horn S, Reich L, Younus M. Association between gastric acid suppressants and Clostridium difficile colitis and community-acquired pneumonia: analysis using pharmacovigilance tools. Int J Infect Dis. 2007 Sep;11(5):417-22. Epub 2007 Mar 2.

Qushmaq IA, Heels-Ansdell D, Cook DJ, Loeb MB, Meade MO. Hand hygiene in the intensive care unit: prospective observations of clinical practice. Pol Arch Med Wewn. 2008 Oct;118(10):543-7.

Thompson I.Clostridium difficile-associated disease: update and focus on non-antibiotic strategies. Age Ageing. 2008 Jan;37(1):14-8. Epub 2007 Nov 22.

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