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Thoracic ultrasound competence for ultrasound-guided pleural procedures.

Authors :
McCracken DJ
Laursen CB
Barker G
Gleeson FV
Cullen KM
Rahman NM
Source :
European respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society [Eur Respir Rev] 2019 Dec 23; Vol. 28 (154). Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Dec 23 (Print Publication: 2019).
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Focused thoracic ultrasound has become essential in the guidance and direction of pleural interventions to reduce unwanted complications and as a result now forms a crucial component of physician training. Current training standards along with assessment methods vary widely, and are often not robust enough to ensure adequate competence.This review assesses the current state of training and assessment of thoracic ultrasound competence in various settings, allowing comparison with alternative competency based programmes. Future directions for training and assessment of thoracic ultrasound competence are discussed.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: D.J. McCracken has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: C.B. Laursen has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: G. Barker has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: F.V. Gleeson has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: K.M. Cullen has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: N.M. Rahman has nothing to disclose.<br /> (Copyright ©ERS 2019.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1600-0617
Volume :
28
Issue :
154
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
European respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31871126
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1183/16000617.0090-2019