| A porcine training model for ultrasound diagnosis of pneumothoraces. | |
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PMID: 20619570 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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BACKGROUND: Ultrasound for the evaluation of pneumothoraces has been extensively studied. Several medical specialties have recognized the benefit of this technique; however, a training model has not been established. OBJECTIVE: Using a porcine model, we attempt to establish a model for the training of ultrasound diagnosis of pneumothoraces. METHODS: Two pigs were anesthetized on two separate occasions. A pneumothorax was introduced each time. Participants were blinded to the study design and were not aware of the number of pneumothoraces present. A brief training lecture was given before performing the ultrasound, and the results of each lung examination were recorded. The data were collected and analyzed for the accuracy of assessment. RESULTS: A total of 18 individuals participated in the study, with six individuals participating on both days. Ninety-six lung ultrasound examinations were completed; 69% of the lung examinations were correctly diagnosed on the first day and 94% on the second. Participants correctly diagnosed a pneumothorax 50% of the time at the first laboratory and 100% of the time at the second. Participants who attended both laboratories increased their ability to diagnose a pneumothorax from 66% to 100%. CONCLUSION: We believe this porcine model can be used for the training of ultrasound diagnosis of pneumothoraces. Participants who completed two training sessions improved their accuracy from 66% to 100% in the diagnosis of pneumothoraces. Study participants rated the educational experience highly on a post-laboratory questionnaire, and feel they will be more comfortable using it in a real-life situation. |
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Amy J Bloch; Scott A Bloch; Lalainia Secreti; N Heramba Prasad |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-07-09 |
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Title: The Journal of emergency medicine Volume: 41 ISSN: 0736-4679 ISO Abbreviation: J Emerg Med Publication Date: 2011 Aug |
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Created Date: 2011-08-12 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8412174 Medline TA: J Emerg Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 176-81 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Emergency Medicine, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York. |
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