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Simulators for training in ultrasound guided procedures

2013; Volume: 15; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.11152/mu.2013.2066.152.sfs1gs2

2066-8643

Syed Farjad Sultan,

Ultrasound in Clinical Applications

The four major categories of skill sets associated with proficiency in ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia are 1) understanding device operations, 2) image optimization, 3) image interpretation and 4) visualization of needle insertion and injection of the local anesthetic solution.Of these, visualization of needle insertion and injection of local anaesthetic solution can be practiced using simulators and phantoms.This survey of existing simulators summarizes advantages and disadvantages of each.Current deficits pertain to the validation process.