# A Novel Low-Cost Simulation Model for Point-of-Care Ultrasound Intussusception Practice

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a low-cost simulation model to train emergency physicians in diagnosing intussusception using point-of-care ultrasound.

## Contribution

The novel contribution is a low-cost, accessible simulation model for training in POCUS diagnosis of intussusception.

## Key findings

- Emergency physicians can achieve acceptable accuracy in diagnosing intussusception with proper training.
- A low-cost simulation model can effectively support training due to the rarity of real-life cases.
- The model uses easily available components, making it accessible for widespread training.

## Abstract

Pediatric intussusception is a relatively common yet serious condition where prompt diagnosis is crucial. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has proven accurate for diagnosing this disease and can expedite both diagnosis and treatment. Previous research has shown that emergency physicians can diagnose intussusception with acceptable sensitivity and specificity but require prior training in recognizing the pathology. Despite the disease's relative frequency, any individual physician rarely encounters it, making a simulation model vital for learning this ultrasound modality. We created a model using low-cost, easily available components that can be used to train emergency physicians to diagnose intussusception on POCUS.