Table 1 The checklist trainees’ performance for paracentesis
From: A feasibility study of a handmade ultrasound-guided phantom for paracentesis
Item | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ultrasound-guided localization | Many unnecessary probe/needle movements | Efficient time/motion but some unnecessary probe/needle movements | Efficient probe/needle movements | ||
Visualization of needle | Needle tip not seen during entering and difficult to locate after entry | Needle tip not seen during entering but easily and quickly located after entry | Tip clearly seen during entering | ||
Fluid aspiration | No fluid is aspirated | Fluid is aspirated | Fluid is aspirated smoothly | ||
Needle steadiness during aspiration | Many unnecessary movements; needle pulled out of the cavity or touched structures | Some unnecessary needle movements | Minimal needle movement during aspiration | ||
Global scores | Unacceptable performance; multiple major inadequacies | Unacceptable performance; some major inadequacies | Acceptable performance; minor inadequacies | Acceptable performance | Exceptional performance; expert provider |