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Fig. 2 | BMC Pulmonary Medicine

Fig. 2

From: Objective structured clinical examination in basic thoracic ultrasound: a European study of validity evidence

Fig. 2

Image A: Picture of the pleural aspiration station using a phantom model. The candidate scans the phantom to find the correct position for the aspiration. Image B: The candidate (male) has scanned the simulated patient, and the examiner (female) now shows pathological ultrasound clips on a tablet. The candidate must then reflect on the clips and put them into perspective to the patient history and symptoms. Image C: The candidate (scanning) scans a simulator which presents with pathological ultrasound images, the examiner observes and asks questions if relevant

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