To synthesize educational theory and propose an integrated training model for perioperative point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).
Approach:
Search Strategy: Utilized a transparent, targeted search strategy across biomedical and education databases, employing adapted PRISMA reporting elements.
Simulation-Based Education: Proposed six complementary models for simulation-based POCUS education, including low-fidelity task training and high-fidelity physiologic simulation.
Key Findings:
POCUS is increasingly relevant in perioperative medicine for various assessments and procedures.
Education in POCUS remains heterogeneous with variable curricular scope and assessment strategies.
Simulation-based education is effective for teaching POCUS before high-stakes examinations.
Interpretation:
Effective POCUS education should progress from cognitive preparation to clinical integration, with diverse assessment methods.
Limitations:
Evidence base varies across simulation modalities and assessment tools.
Programs must validate competency thresholds before high-stakes credentialing.
Conclusion:
Simulation is not a substitute for supervised clinical scanning; rather, it is a bridge between theoretical knowledge and safe, competent bedside practice.
