Cadaver-based abscess model for medical training

• Published in: Advances 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
• Language: English
• 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

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...