Mitchell, John D, Mario Montealegre-Gallegos, Feroze Mahmood, Khurram Owais, Vanessa Wong, Brian Ferla, Seema Chowdhury, Akiva Nachshon, Rajiv Doshi, and Robina Matyal. 2015. “Multimodal Perioperative Ultrasound Course for Interns Allows for Enhanced Acquisition and Retention of Skills and Knowledge.”. A & A Case Reports 5 (7): 119-23.
Abstract
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.