Internal Medicine Point of Care Ultrasound in the 21st century: A ‘FoCUS’ on the Middle East

Hussain, Arif; W.Y., Irene

doi:10.37616/2212-5043.1225

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“…While there are suggestions, competencies, and curricula for undergraduate training in PoCUS,[ 16 17 ] they must be tailored to the specific needs of each context using essential guidelines for the process:[ 21 31 ]…”

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“…[ 21 31 ] Skills must be examined to guarantee competency and progress across each level of proficiency in the learning process The use of PoCUS requires clear indications (e.g., to accomplish a distinct objective, such as determining whether a pleural effusion is the cause of opacification on a chest X-ray) It is necessary to establish the scope of practice and institutional privileges. [ 21 31 ] Students need to be taught their limitations. [ 21 31 ] When performing PoCUS, it is critical to know when help from a professional (such as a radiologist) is necessary.…”

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“…The curriculum should be simple to teach and learn. [ 21 31 ] Skills must be examined to guarantee competency and progress across each level of proficiency in the learning process…”

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confidence: 99%

“…It is necessary to establish the scope of practice and institutional privileges. [ 21 31 ] Students need to be taught their limitations. [ 21 31 ] When performing PoCUS, it is critical to know when help from a professional (such as a radiologist) is necessary.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The implementation of the curriculum is the next challenge. Every institution providing the training, needs to have PoCUS champions[ 21 31 ] to provide regular didactic sessions, ensure availability of adequate equipment, and most significantly, proffer hands-on training. [ 21 31 ]…”

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Training medical students in physical examination and point-of-care ultrasound: An assessment of the needs and barriers to acquiring skills in point-of-care ultrasound

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Alrasheed

Boqaeid

et al. 2022

J Fam Community Med

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“…The curriculum should be simple to teach and learn. [ 21 31 ] Skills must be examined to guarantee competency and progress across each level of proficiency in the learning process…”

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Training medical students in physical examination and point-of-care ultrasound: An assessment of the needs and barriers to acquiring skills in point-of-care ultrasound

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Alrasheed

Boqaeid

et al. 2022

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Investigating medical students’ perceptions of point-of-care ultrasound integration into preclinical education

Rajendram,

Alrasheed,

Boqaeid

et al. 2024

BMC Med Educ

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A survey demonstrating that the procedural experience of residents in internal medicine, critical care and emergency medicine is poor: training in ultrasound is required to rectify this

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Background Training in procedural skills is often suboptimal. The aim of this study was to quantify the needs of residents in internal medicine (IM), critical care (CC), and emergency medicine (EM) for instruction in ultrasound-guided procedures. Methods All IM, EM and CC residents (n = 200) at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, were invited to participate in a questionnaire-based survey to identify skill and experience gaps. The contribution of procedural skills to patient care (i.e. applicability) and proficiency in the sterile technique required to perform ultrasound-guided procedures were rated on Likert scales. Data on training, accreditation, and experience with and without ultrasound were collected. Results The overall response rate was 72% (IM 91%, CC 100%, EM 40%). Although the sample reported that procedural skills were very applicable, 19% (IM n = 25, EM n = 2) had not performed any procedures. However, five residents were accredited in point-of-care ultrasound, 61% of the sample had performed ultrasound-guided procedures and 65% had used landmark techniques. Whilst more internists had performed procedures using landmark techniques, CC and EM residents had performed more ultrasound-guided procedures. Whilst CC residents had not missed any opportunities to perform procedures because supervisors were less available, EM (6) and IM (89) residents had. Whilst skill gaps were only identified in the IM residency programme, experience gaps were present in all three residency programmes. The IM residency programme had larger experience gaps than the CC and EM programmes for all procedural skills. Discussion Residents in IM, CC and EM perceive that ultrasound-guided procedures are relevant to their practice. However, the IM residents performed fewer procedures than CC residents and EM residents at least partly because internists also lack skills in ultrasound. Training in ultrasound-guided procedures may reduce the use of landmark techniques and improve patient safety. Residents in IM, CC and EM therefore require training in ultrasound-guided procedures.

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Internal Medicine Point of Care Ultrasound in the 21st century: A ‘FoCUS’ on the Middle East

Cited by 3 publications

References 12 publications

Training medical students in physical examination and point-of-care ultrasound: An assessment of the needs and barriers to acquiring skills in point-of-care ultrasound

Training medical students in physical examination and point-of-care ultrasound: An assessment of the needs and barriers to acquiring skills in point-of-care ultrasound

Investigating medical students’ perceptions of point-of-care ultrasound integration into preclinical education

A survey demonstrating that the procedural experience of residents in internal medicine, critical care and emergency medicine is poor: training in ultrasound is required to rectify this

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