Cadaver-based abscess model for medical training

Ultrasound imaging is a rapid and noninvasive tool ideal for the imaging of soft tissue infections and is associated with a change of clinician management plans in 50% of cases. We developed a realistic skin abscess diagnostic and therapeutic training model using fresh frozen cadavers and common, af...

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Published inAdvances in medical education and practice Vol. 8; pp. 85 - 88
Main Authors Ellis, Michael Stanley, Nelson, Joseph T, Kartchner, Jeffrey Zane, Yousef, Karl Andrew, Adamas-Rappaport, William J, Amini, Richard
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New Zealand Dove Medical Press Limited 01.01.2017
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Dove Medical Press
Subjects
Abscess
Analysis
Bone surgery
Emergency medical care
Infections
Medical education
Medical personnel training
Medicine
Realism
Risk factors
Short Report
Simulation
Skills
Ultrasonic imaging
Ultrasound Education Ultrasound Model Abscess Abscess Drainage Skill Training
United States > US
abscess model
undergraduate medical education
ultrasound education
ultrasound
ultrasound-guided needle aspiration
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Summary:Ultrasound imaging is a rapid and noninvasive tool ideal for the imaging of soft tissue infections and is associated with a change of clinician management plans in 50% of cases. We developed a realistic skin abscess diagnostic and therapeutic training model using fresh frozen cadavers and common, affordable materials. Details for construction of the model and suggested variations are presented. This cadaver-based abscess model produces high-quality sonographic images with internal echogenicity similar to a true clinical abscess, and is ideal for teaching sonographic diagnostic skills in addition to the technical skills of incision and drainage or needle aspiration.
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ISSN:1179-7258
1179-7258
DOI:10.2147/AMEP.S124648