Table 1 Two training programs of extended basic critical care transthoracic echocardiography (CCE)
Group I (n = 5) | Group II (n = 6) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Total program duration, h, mean ± SD | 7.1 ± 0.8 | 17.5 ± 2.0 | – |
Theoretical program | |||
Didactics, h | 1.5 | 1.5 | – |
Interactive clinical cases, h | 1.0 | 2.0 | – |
Number of “observed” CCEs | 5 | 5 | – |
Total duration of “observed” CCEs, h, mean ± SD | 1.4 ± 0.4 | 2.1 ± 0.1 | 0.02 |
Practice program | |||
Number of “tutored” CCEs | 5 | 5 | – |
Duration of “tutored” CCEs, h, mean ± SD | 1.8 ± 0.3 | 2.7 ± 0.3 | 0.01 |
Number of “offline reviewed” CCEs, mean (range) | 5 (3–5) | 22 (18–26) | – |
Total duration of “offline reviewed” CCEs, h, mean ± SD | 1.4 ± 0.1 | 9.2 ± 1.6 | <0.0001 |