Teaching percutaneous renal biopsy using unfixed human cadavers

Oliver, S. W., Patel, R. K., Ali, K. A., Geddes, C. and Mackinnon, B. (2015) Teaching percutaneous renal biopsy using unfixed human cadavers. BMC Nephrology, 16, 209. (doi: 10.1186/s12882-015-0210-6) (PMID:26652156) (PMCID:PMC4676125)

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Abstract

Background: Percutaneous renal biopsy (PRB) is an important diagnostic procedure. Despite advances in its safety profile there remains a small but significant risk of bleeding complications. Traditionally, operators train to perform PRB through tutor instruction and directly supervised PRB attempts on real patients. We describe an approach to teaching operators to perform PRB using cadaveric simulation. Methods: We devised a full day course hosted in the Clinical Anatomy Skills Centre, with places for nine candidates. Course faculty consisted of two Consultant Nephrologists, two Nephrology trainees experienced in PRB, and one Radiologist. Classroom instruction included discussion of PRB indications, risk minimisation, and management of complications. Two faculty members acted as models for the demonstration of kidney localisation using real-time ultrasound scanning. PRB was demonstrated using a cadaveric model, and candidates then practised PRB using each cadaver model. Results: Written candidate feedback was universally positive. Faculty considered the cadaveric model a realistic representation of live patients, while the use of multiple cadavers introduced anatomical variation. Conclusions: Our model facilitates safe simulation of a high risk procedure. This might reduce serious harm associated with PRB and improve patient safety, benefiting trainee operators and patients alike.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:No external funding has been sought or provided for the design, organisation and delivery of the described course, nor for the drafting and submission of this manuscript.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Mackinnon, Dr Bruce and Patel, Dr Rajan and Oliver, Dr Scott and Ali, Mr Khalid and Geddes, Dr Colin
Authors: Oliver, S. W., Patel, R. K., Ali, K. A., Geddes, C., and Mackinnon, B.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:BMC Nephrology
Publisher:BioMed Central
ISSN:1471-2369
ISSN (Online):1471-2369
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2015 Oliver et al.
First Published:First published in BMC Nephrology 16:209
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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