Publications by authors named "William J A Rappaport"

Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe a novel cadaver model and to determine the utility of this model for teaching and assessing students in performing knee, elbow, and wrist arthrocentesis.

Methods: Third year medical students were evaluated while performing arthrocentesis during a fresh cadaver training sessions.

Results: Sixty-three participants were included in this analysis.

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Introduction: Over the past decade, medical students have witnessed a decline in the opportunities to perform technical skills during their clinical years. Ultrasound-guided central venous access (USG-CVA) is a critical procedure commonly performed by emergency medicine, anesthesia, and general surgery residents, often during their first month of residency. However, the acquisition of skills required to safely perform this procedure is often deficient upon graduation from medical school.

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