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ArticleBioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)2022

Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Arteriovenous Fistula Creation Simulation Training in a Lifelike Flow Model.

Andrej Isaak, Thomas Wolff, Andrei Zdoroveac, Fadi Taher, Lorenz Gürke, Sabine Richarz, Shuaib Akifi

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Article in Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland), 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1citing papers in PubMed
0.8field-weighted citation impact, top 26% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed, 3 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Andrej IsaakDepartment of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, 4031 Basel, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0001-9660-0729
Thomas WolffDepartment of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, 4031 Basel, Switzerland.
Andrei ZdoroveacVascular and Endovascular Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Aarau, 5001 Aarau, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-4043-3121
Fadi TaherVascular and Endovascular Surgery, Klinik Ottakring, Montlearstrasse 37, 1160 Wien, Austria.
Lorenz GürkeDepartment of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, 4031 Basel, Switzerland.
Sabine RicharzDepartment of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, 4031 Basel, Switzerland.
Shuaib AkifiVascular and Endovascular Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Aarau, 5001 Aarau, Switzerland.
University Hospital of Basel · CHKantonsspital Aarau · CH

Funding

Vascular International Foundation none
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: To assess the feasibility and training effect of simulation training for ultrasound-guided percutaneous arteriovenous fistula (pAVF) creation in a lifelike flow model. Methods: Twenty vascular trainees and specialists were shown an instructional video on creating a pAVF in a dedicated flow model and then randomized to a study or control group. The procedure was divided into five clearly defined steps. Two observers rated the performance on each step, and the time to perform the exercise was recorded. The study group participants underwent supervised hands-on training on the model before performing a second rated pAVF creation. All participants subsequently completed a feedback questionnaire. Results: After supervised simulation training, the study groups participants increased their mean performance rating from 2.2 ± 0.9 to 3.2 ± 0.7. A mean of 3.8 ± 0.8 procedure steps was accomplished independently (control group 2.1 ± 1.4; p < 0.05). The time taken to perform the procedure was 15.6 ± 3.8 min in the study group (control group 27.2 ± 7.3, p < 0.05). The participants with previous experience in ultrasound-guided vascular procedures (n = 5) achieved higher overall mean scores 3.0 ± 0.8 and accomplished more steps without assistance (2.0 ± 1.0) during the simulation training compared to their inexperienced peers (1.5 ± 0.3 and 0.8 ± 0.4, respectively). The feedback questionnaire revealed that the study group participants strongly agreed (n = 7) or agreed (n = 3) that training on the simulation model improved their skills regarding catheter handling. Conclusions: The study group participants increased their overall performance after training on the simulator. More experienced attendees performed better from the beginning, indicating the model to be lifelike and a potential skill assessment tool. Simulation training for pAVF creation using a lifelike model may be an intermediate step between acquiring ultrasound and theoretical pAVF skills and procedure guidance in theatre. However, this type of training is limited by its reliance on the simulator quality, demonstration devices and costs.

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arteriovenous fistulainterventionalpercutaneoussimulation trainingultrasonography

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PMID36354570
PMCPMC9687548
OpenAlexW4308438432

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