On day 3 of #blocktober, we're changing gears to focus on the basics. One of my favorite parts of academics is watching a fledgling anesthesia resident grow their ultrasound skills over the course of the block month! #MedEd#DukeRAP
It takes PRACTICE to achieve competency. In fact, @barringtonmj showed it takes 28 trials of the SAME block with immediate DELIBERATE FEEDBACK to reach competency. So take a breath, look down at your hands, and be systematic to find your needle tip!
Here's a video from ultrasound guru @jeffgadsden showing the basic ultrasound maneuvers