Guidelines for neuromuscular ultrasound training.

2019-10

Tawfik, Eman A

Cartwright, Michael S

Grimm, Alexander

Boon, Andrea J

Kerasnoudis, Antonios

Preston, David C

Wilder-Smith, Einar

Axer, Hubertus

Hobson-Webb, Lisa D

van Alfen, Nens

Crump, Nicholas H

Shahrizaila, Nortina

Inkpen, Peter

Mandeville, Ross

Sakamuri, Sarada

Shook, Steven J

Shin, Susan

Walker, Francis O

consensus

courses

guidelines

nerve ultrasound

neuromuscular ultrasound

ultrasound training

Journal Article

0000-0002-3964-5442

0000-0002-3135-4413

0000-0001-8040-9487

10.1002/mus.26642

Neuromuscular ultrasound has become an essential tool in the diagnostic evaluation of various neuromuscular disorders, and as such, there is growing interest in neuromuscular ultrasound training. Effective training is critical in mastering this modality. Our aim was to develop consensus-based guidelines for neuromuscular ultrasound training courses. A total of 18 experts participated. Expert opinion was sought through the Delphi method using 4 consecutive electronic surveys. A high degree of consensus was achieved with regard to the general structure of neuromuscular ultrasound training; the categorization of training into basic, intermediate and advanced levels; the learning objectives; and the curriculum for each level. In this study, a group of neuromuscular ultrasound experts established consensus-based guidelines for neuromuscular ultrasound training. These guidelines can be used in the development of the specialty and the standardization of neuromuscular ultrasound training courses and workshops. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Muscle & nerve 2019; 60(4): 361-366

Muscle & nerve