ArticleJournal of general internal medicine2026
Development of Validity Evidence of a Standardized Competency Tool for Internal Jugular Vein Point of Care Ultrasound: Consensus Recommendations from International Experts.
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Abstract
backgroundCentral venous pressure (CVP) is traditionally evaluated by visually estimating the jugular venous pressure (JVP), but this examination can vary with patient anatomy and operator skill. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) of the internal jugular vein (IJV) presents a promising alternative for evaluating the JVP but a standardized competency-based assessment tool is lacking.
objectiveThis study aimed to develop educational tools for assessing competency in IJV POCUS using a modified Delphi method.
designTwo ultrasound competency checklists were developed by five Internal Medicine physicians experienced in IJV ultrasound. Checklist 1 focused on ultrasound JVP (u-JVP) evaluation with patients positioned at 30-45°, while Checklist 2 focused on upright-JVP with patients in an upright or 90° position based on previously published techniques. Nine expert physicians in POCUS participated in three rounds of a modified Delphi process to determine consensus on checklist items. Consensus was defined as agreement of 80% or more; items that did not reach consensus after three rounds were excluded. A subsequent modified Angoff method was used to establish passing scores and identify critical items. KEY
resultsAfter three rounds of the Delphi process, 18 of 23 items (77%) in Checklist 1 and 15 of 18 items (83%) in Checklist 2 reached consensus for inclusion. Passing scores were established at 69.6% for Checklist 1 and 70.2% for Checklist 2. Additionally, 4/18 items (22%) in Checklist 1 and 3/15 items (20%) in checklist 2 were identified as critical.
conclusionUsing a modified Delphi method to appraise two competency assessment tools for POCUS evaluation of the IJV, we reached consensus on an 18-item checklist for u-JVP and a 15-item checklist for upright JVP, of which 4 and 3 items were deemed critical, respectively. By defining critical items and setting passing scores, these tools may help standardize the assessment of trainee proficiency in IJV POCUS.
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