Pediatric

Express Learning Breakout

(H7) Learning the Curve: Assessing Competency in Ultrasound-guided Vascular Access Procedures in Pediatric Patients

Presenter(s)

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  Marc Mecoli, MD

  Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology
  Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

  Nothing to Disclose

Co-Presenter(s)

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  Joseph McSoley, MD

  Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology
  Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

  Nothing to Disclose

This session will explore the current understanding of skill acquisition of various ultrasound-guided vascular access procedures. How is success defined? What factors influence skill acquisition? How many attempts does a clinician need to become “proficient” in performing ultrasound PIV placement? We will discuss various assessment tools that can be utilized to evaluate a learner as procedural skills are acquired. We will share our institutional experience with using cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis as a methodology for tracking learner performance of various ultrasound-guided vascular access procedures. We will discuss how regular assessment of performance can influence training and improve skill acquisition. Key learnings of this session will also include a conversation about the concept of a “learning curve” and how it applies to ultrasound-guided PIV in pediatric patients.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the current understanding of competency evaluation in ultrasound-guided vascular access procedures
• Understand the utility of cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis as an assessment tool in ultrasound-guided PIV placement
• Explore the concept of a “learning curve” for UGPIV in pediatric patients