Abstract
Article: Lightly Embalmed Cadavers in Sonography Education: A Novel Approach to Improving Students’ Perceived Competence in Renal Biopsy Procedures
Authors: Kathryn Wampler, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, Lisa Bartenhagen, MS, RT(R), Harlan Sayles, MS, and Kimberly Michael, MA, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, FSDMS
Category: Abdomen [AB]
Credit: 0.75 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Lightly Embalmed Cadavers in Sonography Education: A Novel Approach to Improving Students’ Perceived Competence in Renal Biopsy Procedures,” you will be able to:
Understand how simulation laboratories using lightly embalmed cadavers is an effective method to improve DMS students’ competence with renal biopsies
Know how ultrasound guidance during renal biopsy improves accuracy, increases patient safety, and helps reduce complications
Describe the sonographer’s role in ultrasound-guided renal biopsy procedures
What serves as an effective bridge between didactic learning and performance of procedures in patients? Differentiated instruction Simulation Game-based learning Instrumentation
What is an advantage of using lightly embalmed cadavers rather than traditionally embalmed cadavers? Reduced time to obtain cadaver Increased fluid in tissues More natural tissue texture Less cadavers needed for simulation
How many times during this study was the simulation laboratory held annually? Once Twice Quarterly Monthly
In this study, each DMS student participated in a complete renal biopsy with which physician group? Nephrology fellows Interventional radiologists Nephrology attendings Body radiology fellows
What was the primary outcome of this study? Physicians learning to use sonography Sonography students’ familiarity with cadavers Increased capability of using biopsy needles Feeling of competence to perform a renal biopsy
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