Perceived difficulty and success rate of landmark- vs ultrasonography-guided lumbar punctures in a novice study group: a randomized crossover trial

The aim of this study was to objectively compare success rates, number of attempts, and perceived difficulty in medical students performing landmark-guided LP (LGLP) and UGLP. First- and second-year medical student volunteers, with no previous LP experience, were recruited to participate in this stu...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of emergency medicine 2016-10, Vol.34 (10), p.2037-2038
Hauptverfasser:	Vitto, Michael Joseph, Vitto, Christina Marie, Myers, Melissa, Joyce, John Michael, Tozer, Jordan, Evans, David Paul
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cross-Over Studies Emergency medical care Health education Humans Spinal Puncture - methods Students Students, Medical Success Training Ultrasonography, Interventional - methods
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Zusammenfassung:	The aim of this study was to objectively compare success rates, number of attempts, and perceived difficulty in medical students performing landmark-guided LP (LGLP) and UGLP. First- and second-year medical student volunteers, with no previous LP experience, were recruited to participate in this study.
ISSN:	0735-6757 1532-8171
DOI:	10.1016/j.ajem.2016.07.040