Simulation-Based Training for Ultrasound-Guided Perineural Catheter Insertion

Pain Management Clinical Trial

Official title: A Prospective Study to Determine the Efficacy of Simulation-based Training on Practicing Anesthesiologists' Acquisition of Ultrasound-guided Perineural Catheter Insertion Skills

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This study will determine the efficacy of a teaching program incorporating hybrid simulation in training practicing anesthesiologists on ultrasound (US)-guided continuous peripheral nerve block (CPNB).

This study will also examine the extent of practice change following participation in a regional anesthesia teaching program incorporating hybrid simulation. In addition, this study will assess remaining obstacles to incorporating the use of US-guided perineural catheters through identifying potential future interventions and "tool-kits" for setting up perineural catheter programs.

Clinical Trial Description

Study subjects will complete a pre-course survey to assess prior experience then participate in a standardized one-day workshop comprised of two sessions; 1) a didactic lecture and model scanning session and 2) a simulation session. Quantitative and qualitative assessments will be performed using video analysis by two blinded reviewers after equipment orientation (baseline), following first session, and following second session. Performance times, number of attempts, and composite scores for procedural performance and ergonomics will be analyzed within and between groups. Every 3 months for one year, subjects will be surveyed to assess implementation of PNB in practice and identify remaining barriers. ;

Study Design

Observational Model: Case-Only, Time Perspective: Prospective

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Pain Management
• Simulation
• Training
• Ultrasonography

• NCT number: NCT01688271
• Study type: Observational
• Source: VA Palo Alto Health Care System
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: August 2012
• Completion date: July 2014