| Characteristic |
n |
% |
| Marking substrate |
|
|
| Dye |
6 |
28.08 |
| Ink |
2 |
8.69 |
| Latex |
7 |
30.43 |
| Needles |
3 |
13.04 |
| Other |
5 |
21.73 |
| Injected volume |
|
|
| 1-2 drops |
2 |
8.69 |
| 3-4 drops |
1 |
4.34 |
| 0.1 mL |
4 |
17.39 |
| 0.5 mL |
3 |
13.04 |
| 1 mL |
1 |
4.34 |
| 1.5 mL |
1 |
4.34 |
| 2 mL |
1 |
4.34 |
| 3 mL |
1 |
4.34 |
| n/c |
9 |
39.13 |
| Needle Size |
|
|
| ≤ 20-gauge |
5 |
21.73 |
| 21-25-gauge |
11 |
47.82 |
| ≥ 26-gauge |
2 |
8.69 |
| n/c |
5 |
21.73 |
| Qualification of Ultrasonographer |
|
|
| Investigator (qualification not described) |
2 |
8.69 |
| Investigator (with experience) |
4 |
17.39 |
| Radiologist |
13 |
56.52 |
| Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist |
1 |
4.34 |
| n/c |
3 |
13.04 |
| Sample Size |
|
|
| 1-5 |
11 |
47.82 |
| 6-10 |
6 |
26.08 |
| 11-15 |
2 |
8.69 |
| ≥ 16 |
4 |
17.39 |
| Dissector |
|
|
| Anatomist |
6 |
26.08 |
| Surgeon |
6 |
26.08 |
| n/c |
11 |
47.82 |
| Accuracy |
|
|
| 60-70% |
1 |
4.34 |
| 71-80% |
3 |
13.04 |
| 81-90% |
2 |
8.69 |
| 91-99% |
1 |
4.34 |
| 100% |
15 |
65.21 |
| n/c |
1 |
4.34 |
Int J Med Educ. 2024; 15:8-14; doi: 10.5116/ijme.65ae.4782