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(P1-41) Utilization of a Cadaveric Model in Pericardiocentesis Training

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 May 2011

P.C. Inboriboon
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine and Emergency Medicine, San Diego, United States of America
S. Lumlertgul
Affiliation:
Emergency Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
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Abstract

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Background

Pericardiocentesis is rare but life saving procedure that all emergency physicians should be competent in performing. Improper technique can place patients at significant risk for iatrogenic injury. Proper training is needed to familiarize physicians with proper pericardiocentesis technique.

Training Model

In order to facilitate training of this relatively rare procedure, a cadaveric pericardiocentesis model was developed. Described is a step by step procedure for creating a cadaveric model that can be used to train and evaluate providers in pericardiocentesis competency.

Utilization

This unique teaching innovation can be utilized in a variety of settings to train providers, including those in resource limited environments. It has already been utilized in the training of emergency medicine residents in Thailand and in the United States.

Type
Poster Abstracts 17th World Congress for Disaster and Emergency Medicine
Copyright
Copyright © World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine 2011