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ArticleThe Korean journal of pain2017

State of education regarding ultrasound-guided interventions during pain fellowships in Korea: a survey of recent fellows.

Hyung Tae Kim, Sae Young Kim, Gyung Jo Byun, Byung Chul Shin, Jin Young Lee, Eun Joo Choi, Jong Bum Choi, Ji Hee Hong, Seung Won Choi, Yeon Dong Kim

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Article in The Korean journal of pain, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Hyung Tae KimDepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Presbyterian Hospital, Jeonju, Korea.
Sae Young KimDepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
Gyung Jo ByunDepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Korea.
Byung Chul ShinMac Pain Clinic, Seoul, Korea.
Jin Young LeeDepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea.
Eun Joo ChoiDepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
Jong Bum ChoiDepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Ajou University Hospital, Suwon, Korea.
Ji Hee HongDepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea.
Seung Won ChoiDepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Wonkwang University Hospital, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Wonkwang Institute of Scinece, Iksan, Korea.
Yeon Dong KimDepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Wonkwang University Hospital, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Wonkwang Institute of Scinece, Iksan, Korea.
Wonkwang University · KRAjou University Hospital · KRKeimyung University · KRKyungpook National University Medical Center · KRPresbyterian Medical Center · KRPusan National University Yangsan Hospital · KRSamsung Medical Center · KRSeoul National University Bundang Hospital · KR

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Abstract

backgroundRecently, the use of ultrasound (US) techniques in regional anesthesia and pain medicine has increased significantly. However, the current extent of training in the use of US-guided pain management procedures in Korea remains unknown. The purpose of the present study was to assess the current state of US training provided during Korean Pain Society (KPS) pain fellowship programs through the comparative analysis between training hospitals.

methodsWe conducted an anonymous survey of 51 pain physicians who had completed KPS fellowships in 2017. Items pertained to current US practices and education, as well as the types of techniques and amount of experience with US-guided pain management procedures. Responses were compared based on the tier of the training hospital.

resultsAmong the 51 respondents, 14 received training at first- and second-tier hospitals (Group A), while 37 received training at third-tier hospitals (Group B). The mean total duration of pain training during the 1-year fellowship was 7.4 months in Group A and 8.4 months in Group B. Our analysis revealed that 36% and 40% of respondents in Groups A and B received dedicated US training, respectively. Most respondents underwent US training in patient-care settings under the supervision of attending physicians. Cervical root, stellate ganglion, piriformis, and lumbar plexus blocks were more commonly performed by Group B than by Group A (

conclusionsInstruction regarding US-guided pain management interventions varied among fellowship training hospitals, highlighting the need for the development of educational standards that mandate a minimum number of US-guided nerve blocks or injections during fellowships in interventional pain management.

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EducationFellowshipInjectionsLumbar plexusNerve blockNeuronavigationPain managementPiriformis muscleSpinal nerve rootSpineTrainingUltrasound

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