Table 1 Survey results
From: Medical students benefit from the use of ultrasound when learning peripheral IV techniques
Questionnaire results | Variable | Control | Ultrasound | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Group size | (n = X) | 36 | 33 | Â |
Prior US experience? | Yes | 24 | 20 | 0.69 |
Prior IV attempts? | Yes | 29 | 22 | 0.40 |
How many attempts did it take to cannulate a vein? | Mean | 1.38 | 1.36 | 0.30 |
How easy was the cannulation? (visual-analog scale 1-10) | Mean | 3.66 | 5.91 | < 0.001 |
How much knowledge of IV placement do you feel you gained from the experience? | Mean | 5.00 | 6.55 | < 0.001 |