ArticleThe western journal of emergency medicine2021
A Novel, Low-cost, Low-fidelity Pericardiocentesis Teaching Model.
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- Systematic Review of 3D-Printed Ultrasound-able Models in Graduate Medical Education.Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Analysis of stress responses in medical students during simulated pericardiocentesis training using virtual reality and 3D-printed mannequin.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Bridging Hospital Resource Variability: Adapting the Escape Room to Integrate Procedure Teaching for Emergency Medicine Trainees in India.Journal of education & teaching in emergency medicine · 2024Article
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- The Role of 3D Printing in Planning Complex Medical Procedures and Training of Medical Professionals-Cross-Sectional Multispecialty Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
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Abstract
introductionPericardiocentesis is a high-risk/low-frequency procedure important to emergency medicine (EM). However, due to case rarity it is not often performed on a patient during residency training. Because the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic limited cadaver-based practice, we developed a novel, low-cost, low-fidelity pericardiocentesis model using three dimensional-printing technology to provide advances on prior home-made models.
methodsResidents watched a 20-minute video about performing a pericardiocentesis and practiced both a blind and ultrasound-guided technique. We assessed model fidelity, convenience, and perceived provider competence via post-workshop questionnaire.
resultsA total of 24/26 (93%) individuals practicing on the ultrasound-guided model and 22/24 (92%) on the blind approach model agreed or strongly agreed that the models reasonably mimicked a pericardial effusion.
conclusionOur low-cost, low-fidelity model is durable, mimics the clinical case, and is easy to use. It also addresses known limitations from prior low-fidelity models.
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