CONFIDENCE IN PERFORMING PEDIATRIC MUSCULOSKELETAL EXAMINATIONS IN CANADIAN PEDIATRIC RESIDENTS

pediatric residents’ dexterity in performing lumbar punctures

introduction lumbar puncture (lp) is a commonly needed procedure in pediatric medicine. in teaching hospitals, it is usually taught to junior residents by senior residents. objectives the goal of this study was to determine the dexterity of pediatrics residents in performing this procedure. patients and methods all pediatric residents of shiraz university of medical sciences were enrolled in th...

The Confidence of Pediatric Trainees in Performing Musculoskeletal Screening Examination in Children in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Background: Pediatric residents have limited training in musculoskeletal (MSK) screening examination. This causes delay in identifying red flags that warrant referral to pediatric rheumatology. This study assessed the confidence of pediatric residents in two public teaching hospitals: Al-Mafraq Hospital (AMH) and Sheikh Khalifah Medical City (SKMC) in performing (MSK) examination. It also impro...

Pediatric fractures - an educational needs assessment of Canadian pediatric emergency medicine residents.

OBJECTIVES To determine the gaps in knowledge of Canadian pediatric emergency medicine residents with regards to acute fracture identification and management. Due to their predominantly medical prior training, fractures may be an area of weakness requiring a specific curriculum to meet their needs. METHODS A questionnaire was developed examining comfort level and performance on knowledge base...

Musculoskeletal ultrasound in pediatric rheumatology

Although musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) has emerged as an indispensible tool among physicians involved in musculoskeletal medicine in the last two decades, only recently has it become more attractive to pediatric rheumatologists. Thereafter, the use of MSUS in pediatric rheumatology has started to increase. Yet, an ever-growing body of literature shows parity and even superiority of MSUS whe...

pediatric musculoskeletal imaging guidelines, pediatric musculoskeletal imaging age considerations