Longitudinal trends using a point-of-care gelatin-based model for ultrasound-guided central venous catheter insertion.

ABSTRACT: Ultrasound (US)-guided central venous catheter (CVC) insertion is a procedure that carries the risk of significant complications. Simulation provides a safe learning atmosphere, but most CVC simulators are not available outside of simulation centers. To explore longitudinal trends in US-guided CVC insertion competency in internal medicine (IM) interns, we studied the use of a low-fidelity, gelatin-based, US-guided CVC insertion simulation model combined with a simulation curriculum. This prospective observational study of IM interns was performed over the course of one academic year. Interns (n = 56) underwent model-based, US-guided procedure simulation training program and a repeated training course prior to their intensive care unit (ICU) rotation. CVC insertion competency at different t

SUBMITTER: Ramonell RP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8118402 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature