AI Article Synopsis
- POCUS education in medical school equips future physicians with essential diagnostic skills.
- A first-year medical student successfully self-diagnosed appendicitis using ultrasound imaging, showcasing notable initiative.
- This case highlights the positive impact of advanced ultrasound training in medical curricula.
Article Abstract
Introduction: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) education during medical school develops physicians who are properly prepared for the next generation of medicine. The authors present the case of a first-year medical student who self-diagnosed appendicitis using POCUS.
Case Report: A 25-year-old, first-year medical student presented to the emergency department with lower abdominal pain. What seemed like a straightforward appendicitis presentation came with a twist; the student brought self-performed ultrasound imaging of his appendix.
Conclusion: The student's ultrasound skill set reflects favorably on the rapid evolution of ultrasound teaching in medical education.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7676787 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.5811/cpcem.2020.7.48158 | DOI Listing |
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