The 5-Minute Moment
Finding time to effectively teach at the bedside can be a challenge in the modern hospital environment. Attendings, residents, and students are all pulled in different directions, and the ability to maintain focus during a teaching session is limited. The Five Minute Moment (5M2) is a technique pioneered by the Stanford Medicine 25, which enables bedside educators to provide important information about physical exam techniques and findings in a memorable and engaging way. 5M2’s can be five minute sessions or serve as building blocks for longer bedside encounters depending on the needs of the instructor and learners.
Ankle Reflex
Two techniques can help elicit the ankle reflex in a bed bound patient. To learn more about modeling proper Ankle Reflex techniques, download pdf.
Gynecomastia
The significance of gynecomastia rests on the clinical context of the patient. To learn more about Gynecomastia, download pdf.
Additional 5M2's include:
Clubbing
Chronic Abdominal Pain
Temporal Arteritis
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Pulmonary Auscultation
Pulmonary Landmarks
Diagonal Earlobe Crease
Aortic Regurgitation
Causes of Jaundice
Functional Murmurs
Cirrhosis
Chronic Anemia
Tactile Fremitus
Rotator Cuff Tear
The 5M2 library will continue to grow. Check back soon for additional offerings.