Evaluating a Web-based Point-of-care Ultrasound Curriculum for the Diagnosis of Intussusception.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Intussusception is a pediatric medical emergency that can be difficult to diagnose. Radiology-performed ultrasound is the diagnostic study of choice but may lead to delays due to lack of availability. Point-of-care ultrasound for intussusception (POCUS-I) studies have shown excellent accuracy and reduced lengths of stay, but there are limited POCUS-I training materials for pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) providers.

Methods

We performed a prospective cohort study assessing PEM physicians undergoing a primarily Web-based POCUS-I curriculum. We developed the POCUS-I curriculum using Kern's six-step model. The curriculum included a Web-based module and a brief, hands-on practice that was developed with a board-certified pediatric radiologist. POCUS-I technical skil

SUBMITTER: Lin-Martore M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8138103 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature