CLINICIAN'S CAPSULE What is known about the topic? Ultrasound simulation is an invaluable resource in medical education. However, the equipment required is often prohibitively expensive. What did this study ask? Does the use of a low-cost ultrasound simulator in trauma simulation improve diagnostic capabilities? What did this study find? Study participants experienced improvements in diagnostic accuracy, confidence, and precision following the use of this ultrasound simulator. Why does this study matter to clinicians? This low-cost ultrasound simulator provides an alternative to current technology and can easily be implemented into medical simulations.
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