Cadaver-based abscess model for medical training.
Ultrasound imaging is a rapid and noninvasive tool ideal for the imaging of soft tissue infections and is associated with a change of clinician management plans in 50% of cases. We developed a realistic skin abscess diagnostic and therapeutic training model using fresh frozen cadavers and common, affordable materials. Details for construction of the model and suggested variations are presented. This cadaver-based abscess model produces high-quality sonographic images with internal echogenicity similar to a true clinical abscess, and is ideal for teaching sonographic diagnostic skills in addition to the technical skills of incision and drainage or needle aspiration.
College of Medicine, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.
Michael Stanley
MS
Ellis
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Joseph T
JT
Nelson
College of Medicine, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.
Jeffrey Zane
JZ
Kartchner
College of Medicine, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.
Karl Andrew
KA
Yousef
Department of Surgery.
William J
WJ
Adamas-Rappaport
Department of Emergency Medicine, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.
Richard
R
Amini
abscess model; ultrasound; ultrasound education; ultrasound-guided needle aspiration; undergraduate medical education