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Mongodi S, Bonomi F, Vaschetto R, Robba C, Salve G, Volta CA, Bignami E, Vetrugno L, Corradi F, Maggiore SM, Pelosi P, Mojoli F. Point-of-care ultrasound training for residents in anaesthesia and critical care: results of a national survey comparing residents and training program directors' perspectives. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:647. [PMID: 36031630 PMCID: PMC9420188 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03708-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become an essential tool for anaesthesia and critical care physicians and dedicated training is mandatory. This survey describes the current state of Italian residency training programs through the comparison of residents' and directors' perspective. METHODS Observational prospective cross-sectional study: 12-question national e-survey sent to Italian directors of anaesthesia and critical care residency programs (N = 40) and residents (N = 3000). Questions focused on POCUS teaching (vascular access, transthoracic echocardiography, focused assessment for trauma, transcranial Doppler, regional anaesthesia, lung and diaphragm ultrasound), organization (dedicated hours, teaching tools, mentors), perceived adequacy/importance of the training and limiting factors. RESULTS Five hundred seventy-one residents and 22 directors completed the survey. Bedside teaching (59.4-93.2%) and classroom lessons (29.7-54.4%) were the most frequent teaching tools. Directors reported higher participation in research projects (p < 0.05 for all techniques but focused assessment for trauma) and simulation (p < 0.05 for all techniques but transthoracic echocardiography). Use of online teaching was limited (< 10%); however, 87.4% of residents used additional web-based tools. Consultants were the most frequent mentors, with different perspectives between residents (72.0%) and directors (95.5%; p = 0.013). Residents reported self-training more frequently (48.5 vs. 9.1%; p < 0.001). Evaluation was mainly performed at the bedside; a certification was not available in most cases (< 10%). Most residents perceived POCUS techniques as extremely important. Residents underestimated the relevance given by directors to ultrasound skills in their evaluation and the minimal number of exams required to achieve basic competency. Overall, the training was considered adequate for vascular access only (62.2%). Directors mainly agreed on the need of ultrasound teaching improvement in all fields. Main limitations were the absence of a standardized curriculum for residents and limited mentors' time/expertise for directors. CONCLUSION POCUS education is present in Italian anaesthesia and critical care residency programs, although with potential for improvement. Significant discrepancies between residents' and directors' perspectives were identified.
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- Silvia Mongodi
- Anesthesia and Intensive Care 1, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo, Pavia, Italy.
- Rianimazione I, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo, DEA piano -1, Viale Golgi 19, 27100, Pavia, Italy.
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care, ASST-Pavia - Civil Hospital of Vigevano, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, Eastern Piedmont University, Novara, Italy
- Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Ospedale Maggiore della Carità, Novara, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS for Oncology and Neurosciences, San Martino Policlinico Hospital, Genoa, Italy
- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care 1, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo, Pavia, Italy
- Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, Unit of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine and Emergency, SS. Annunziata Hospital, Chieti, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Ente Ospedaliero Ospedali Galliera, Genoa, Italy
- Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine and Emergency, SS. Annunziata Hospital, Chieti, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS for Oncology and Neurosciences, San Martino Policlinico Hospital, Genoa, Italy
- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care 1, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo, Pavia, Italy
- Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, Unit of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Gobbi F, Fusco P, Di Carlo S, Giachetti A. The use of lumbar plexus block with Shamrock technique and continuous sciatic nerve block for thigh amputation in high risk patients. Minerva Anestesiol 2020; 86:996-997. [PMID: 32449342 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.20.14585-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Fabio Gobbi
- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency, Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care Unit, San Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care Therapy, Filippo Del Ponte Hospital, ASST Sette Laghi, Varese, Italy -
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- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency, Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, Turin, Italy
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Boccatonda A, Primomo G, Cocco G, D'Ardes D, Marinari S, Montanari M, Giostra F, Schiavone C. Not all abolished lung sliding are pneumothorax: the case of a particular lung atelectasis. J Ultrasound 2020; 24:519-523. [PMID: 31970716 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-020-00427-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Lung ultrasound (LUS) is expanding from the field of emergency medicine, also to the pneumological specialist field, becoming part of the diagnostic procedure of lung consolidation. CASE PRESENTATION A 78-year-old male was admitted to our emergency department for exertional dyspnea. LUS was performed, thus showing at right hemitorax air interface, A lines pattern, pleural sliding abolished on the whole hemitorax, thus suggesting a pneumothorax, but no evidence of lung point. A scan of lower lung segment showed an absence of the diaphragmatic excursion, suggestive for hemiparalysis of the diaphragm muscle, then confirmed by a subcostal scan. Moreover, at the lower segment of right hemitorax there was mild pleural effusion allowing the visualization of a round-shaped parenchymal consolidation with the absence of air bronchograms. CONCLUSIONS LUS allowed the visualization of a particular and rare disease such as anthracosis-associated rounded atelectasis, thus leading to a more correct and faster patient management.
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- A Boccatonda
- Unit of Ultrasound in Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti, Italy.
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- Pneumology Department, SS Annunziata Hospital, Chieti, Italy
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- Unit of Ultrasound in Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti, Italy
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- Unit of Ultrasound in Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti, Italy
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- Pneumology Department, SS Annunziata Hospital, Chieti, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Infermi Hospital, Rimini, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Murri Hospital, Fermo, Italy
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- Unit of Ultrasound in Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti, Italy
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