Longitudinal Retention of Anatomical Landmark Knowledge for the Performance of Lower Extremity Fasciotomy
Abstract
Due to Various factors including shorter training hours and changes in trauma prevalence and management, acquiring trauma surgical skills on‐the‐job is challenging for civilian and military surgeons. Surgical skills programs are used to supplement gaps in training opportunities. While these courses improve surgical knowledge, it is vital to understand retention of these skills and variables associated with successful procedures. While the Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET) course, which includes training in lower extremity fasciotomy (FAS), improves knowledge of surgical landmarks and anatomical structures, we hypothesize knowledge retention will reduce with time. Specifically, a reduction of knowledge in critical landmarks and anatomy correlate with reduced success with four compartment decompression.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 10.1096/fasebj.2018.32.1_supplement.504.4
Entities
People
- Adam Puche
- Colin Mackenzie
- Evan M. Garofalo
- Guin Granite
- Kristy Pugh
- Mark W. Bowyer
- Nyaradzo Longinaker
- Samuel A. Tisherman
- Sharon Henry
- Stacy Shakelford
- Valerie Shalin
- William Stooksbury
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
- United States Army Institute of Surgical Research
- United States Army Medical Research and Development Command
- University of Arizona
- University of Maryland Medical Center
- University of Maryland School of Medicine
- Wright State University