scholarly journals Global point-of-care ultrasound education and training in the age of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Onyinyechi F. Eke ◽  
Patricia C. Henwood ◽  
Grace W. Wanjiku ◽  
Abiola Fasina ◽  
Sigmund J. Kharasch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Point Of Care ◽  
Video Conferencing ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound Education ◽  
Maximum Benefit ◽  
Travel Restrictions ◽  
Virtual Platform ◽  
And Training

AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted traditional global point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) education and training, as a result of travel restrictions. It has also provided an opportunity for innovation using a virtual platform. Tele-ultrasound and video-conferencing are alternative and supportive tools to augment global POCUS education and training. There is a need to support learners and experts to ensure that maximum benefit is gained from the use of these innovative modalities.

scholarly journals American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine expert panel recommendations on point-of-care ultrasound education and training for regional anesthesiologists and pain physicians—part I: clinical indications

2021 ◽  
pp. rapm-2021-102560
Author(s):  
Stephen C Haskins ◽  
Yuriy Bronshteyn ◽  
Anahi Perlas ◽  
Kariem El-Boghdadly ◽  
Joshua Zimmerman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regional Anesthesia ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Routine Practice ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Pain Medicine ◽  
Clinical Indications ◽  
American Society ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a critical skill for all regional anesthesiologists and pain physicians to help diagnose relevant complications related to routine practice and guide perioperative management. In an effort to inform the regional anesthesia and pain community as well as address a need for structured education and training, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) commissioned this narrative review to provide recommendations for POCUS. The guidelines were written by content and educational experts and approved by the Guidelines Committee and the Board of Directors of the ASRA. In part I of this two-part series, clinical indications for POCUS in the perioperative and chronic pain setting are described. The clinical review addresses airway ultrasound, lung ultrasound, gastric ultrasound, the focus assessment with sonography for trauma examination and focused cardiac ultrasound for the regional anesthesiologist and pain physician. It also provides foundational knowledge regarding ultrasound physics, discusses the impact of handheld devices and finally, offers insight into the role of POCUS in the pediatric population.

scholarly journals Innovations with tele-ultrasound in education sonography: the use of tele-ultrasound to train novice scanners

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne E. Drake ◽  
Jonathan Hy ◽  
Gordon A. MacDougall ◽  
Brendan Holmes ◽  
Lauren Icken ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Video Conferencing ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Medical Systems ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Ultrasound Education

Abstract Objectives Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become increasingly integrated into medical education given the growing role of evaluative and procedural techniques in practice today. Tele-ultrasound is a new and promising venture that aims to expand medical knowledge and education to previously unreached or underserved areas. This study aimed to determine the non-inferiority of teaching ultrasound remotely using tele-ultrasound via the Philips Lumify (Philips Medical Systems, Bothell, WA) system, which utilizes video conferencing technology and real-time imaging that can be viewed by the operator and educator simultaneously. Methods Three commonly used ultrasound exams were taught and evaluated in 56 ultrasound-naive medical participants: Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST), Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis (LEDVT) screening, and ultrasound-guided vascular access. The participants were randomized into either in-person traditional learning or tele-ultrasound learning with the Philips Lumify (Philips Medical Systems, Bothell, WA) units. The primary outcome of interest was the ability to perform certain tasks for each exam Results Competency on each exam was tested across all exams and no inferiority was found between in-person and remote learning (p < 0.05). Conclusions Our findings support the use of tele-ultrasound in beginner ultrasound education.

American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine expert panel recommendations on point-of-care ultrasound education and training for regional anesthesiologists and pain physicians—part II: recommendations

2021 ◽  
pp. rapm-2021-102561
Author(s):  
Stephen C Haskins ◽  
Yuriy Bronshteyn ◽  
Anahi Perlas ◽  
Kariem El-Boghdadly ◽  
Joshua Zimmerman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regional Anesthesia ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Medical Decision ◽  
Routine Practice ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Pain Medicine ◽  
American Society ◽  
And Training

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a critical skill for all regional anesthesiologists and pain physicians to help diagnose relevant complications related to routine practice and guide perioperative management. In an effort to inform the regional anesthesia and pain community as well as address a need for structured education and training, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Society (ASRA) commissioned this narrative review to provide recommendations for POCUS. The recommendations were written by content and educational experts and were approved by the guidelines committee and the Board of Directors of the ASRA. In part II of this two-part series, learning goals and objectives were identified and outlined for achieving competency in the use of POCUS, specifically, airway ultrasound, lung ultrasound, gastric ultrasound, the focus assessment with sonography for trauma exam, and focused cardiac ultrasound, in the perioperative and chronic pain setting. It also discusses barriers to POCUS education and training and proposes a list of educational resources. For each POCUS section, learning goals and specific skills were presented in the Indication, Acquisition, Interpretation, and Medical decision-making framework.

20. POINT-OF-CARE ULTRASOUND EDUCATION FOR PEDIATRIC RESIDENTS: A MULTICENTER NEEDS ASSESSMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. e11-e12
Author(s):  
Austin S. Meggitt ◽  
David P. Way ◽  
Maya S. Iyer ◽  
John D. Mahan ◽  
Delia Gold
Keyword(s):  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound Education ◽  
Pediatric Residents

2055769 Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Education at Harvard Medical School: a Pilot Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. S105-S106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Rempell ◽  
Fidencio Saldana ◽  
Navin Kumar ◽  
Donald DiSalvo ◽  
Trudy VanHouten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Harvard Medical School ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound Education

scholarly journals LO090: Introduction of a formalized RUSH (Rapid Ultrasound in Shock) protocol in emergency medicine residency ultrasound training

CJEM ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (S1) ◽  
pp. S61-S61
Author(s):  
C. Hrymak ◽  
C. Pham
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Educational Module ◽  
Ultrasound Education ◽  
Didactic Teaching ◽  
Video Clips ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Future Direction

Introduction / Innovation Concept: Expanding point of care ultrasound education in emergency medicine (EM) programs is a necessary part of curriculum development. Our objective was to integrate core and advanced applications for point of care ultrasound in caring for critically ill patients with undifferentiated shock. We chose to develop and implement an educational module using the systematic approach of the RUSH Exam for EM residents in our institution. Methods: After review of the literature in point-of-care ultrasound, a module was designed. An educational proposal outlining the RUSH Exam training within the -EM and CCFP-EM curricula was submitted to and accepted by the residency training committee. The objectives and goals were outlined in accordance with CanMEDS roles, and the ultrasound director provided supervision for the project. Curriculum, Tool, or Material: An 8-hour educational module was implemented between October 7 and November 18, 2014. All residents received formal training on the core applications in FAST and aortic scans prior to implementation. The following components of the RUSH Exam were included: two hours of didactic teaching with video clips on advanced cardiac, IVC, DVT, and pulmonary assessment; three hours of hands-on practice on standardized patients performed in the simulation lab to practice image acquisition and interpretation; one hour of didactic teaching on the overall approach to a patient with undifferentiated shock using the RUSH Exam; and two hours of hands-on RUSH Exam practice. A corresponding research project integrating a SonoSim Livescan training platform, a simulation-based testing device, demonstrated improvement in resident performance, subjective comfort with imaging patients in shock and making clinical decisions based on the findings. Conclusion: This 8-hour RUSH Exam educational module combined theoretical learning and hands-on practice for trainees. This module significantly broadened the scope of ultrasound training in our curriculum by providing the necessary skills in approaching patients in shock in a systematic fashion. Future direction will include ongoing education in this area and expansion as appropriate.

scholarly journals Using a virtual platform for personal protective equipment education and training

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (11) ◽  
pp. 1071-1072
Author(s):  
Aussama K. Nassar ◽  
Dana T. Lin ◽  
David A. Spain ◽  
Lisa M. Knowlton
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Virtual Platform ◽  
And Training
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