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Table 1 Distribution of emergency scenarios with corresponding test interpretations and 95% CIs

From: Can medical learners achieve point-of-care ultrasound competency using a high-fidelity ultrasound simulator?: a pilot study

Diagnosis

Interpretation

Test sensitivity (%) (95% CI)

+

-

Aortic stenosis

12

0

100 (73.4 to 100)

Tamponade

12

0

100 (73.4 to 100)

Myocardial infarction

11

1

91.67 (61.5 to 98.6)

Pleural effusion

10

2

83.33 (51.6 to 97.4)

Pulmonary embolism

11

1

91.67 (61.5 to 98.6)

Dilated cardiomyopathy

11

1

91.67 (61.5 to 98.6)