CPRs In The Movies: Ottowa Knee Rule

A lot of attention has been given to CPRs that predict outcome (rightfully so).  However, CPRs for the purpose of screening can be immensely helpful, in particular for PTs practicing in a Direct Access environment. 

Despite the fact that many screening CPRs have only a few items, it isn't too difficult to forget the items that make up the rule if the rule isn't used on a regular basis.  That is where "CPRs at the Movies" come in.  Several students at Texas State University put together this CPR movie that once viewed, will no doubt help you remember the items comprising the Ottowa Knee Rule. 

Take a look (you may even want to grab some popcorn for this one).  Who knows, if there is enough interest in these we could even have a CPR movie EIM Oscar Award presented at CSM 2009.  Maybe the winner could receive free tuition to an EIM course? Let us know your thoughts (and if you have a submission). 

Sit back and enjoy the show (cell phones off, please). 

Rob

 

Comments

[Todd]

hmmm...that's 3:41 I'll never get back.

[Jeff]

Very creative,but I could have done with out the dance festival. I will be on the lookout for the ottowa rules for the ankle.

[PaulS]

Next time I see a patient with a suspected patellar fracture, who has yet to have an X-ray... I will think of this.

Their other spoof of the batchelor was good, quite good. I would like to co-op a project with them, using the Office or Sporanos or something.

[Rob Wainner]

Todd,

I waited for someone to comment about the relevant point, which Paul posted.

If someone hadn't memorized them before or had and forgot, I bet they won't easily lose their mental grip on them after watching this video.

[Steve Y]

Hi,

These videos are a great way to get this info stuck in your head and have some fun at the same time. The only thing I would add as it is the city of my birth,(And they got it right in the video) is that it is Ottawa, not Ottowa!

Steve