Multimodal Perioperative Ultrasound Course for Interns Allows for Enhanced Acquisition and Retention of Skills and Knowledge. Issue 7 (1st October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mitchell, John D.; Montealegre-Gallegos, Mario; Mahmood, Feroze; Owais, Khurram; Wong, Vanessa; Ferla, Brian; Chowdhury, Seema; Nachshon, Akiva; Doshi, Rajiv; Matyal, Robina
• Is Part Of: A & A case reports. Volume 5:Issue 7(2015:Jul.)
• Publication Date: 2015-10-01
• Subjects: Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Anesthesiology; Analgesia; Anesthesiology; Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000200
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2325-7237

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec> <p>The ability to apply perioperative ultrasound techniques is a desirable skill for clinicians. We implemented a multimodal 13-day basic ultrasound course for 6 anesthesia interns. Their scores on a knowledge test increased after the course and were sustained and similar to those of 6 senior residents 90 days later. The interns acquired images of the heart in volunteers with little assistance after the course. They maintained their ability to acquire echocardiographic images on a simulator 90 days later with kinematic measures superior to the same seniors. Through this course, interns gained knowledge and skills equal to or greater than seniors.</p> </sec> </abstract>