Table 1 Probe insertion, acquisition, and interpretation of resusTEE views at the end of the course and after 12 weeks rated by tutors
Tutor’s assessment | End of the course Mean ± SD | After 12 weeks Mean ± SD | Difference mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|---|
Probe insertion | 4.8 ± 0.4 | 4.7 ± 0.4 | 0.1 ± 0 |
Views acquisition | |||
Mid-esophageal four-chamber | 4.8 ± 0.4 | 4.8 ± 0.6 | 0 ± 0.2 |
Mid-esophageal two-chamber | 4.8 ± 0.4 | 4.9 ± 0.3 | 0.1 ± 0.1 |
Mid-esophageal long axis | 4.8 ± 0.4 | 4.9 ± 0.3 | 0.1 ± 0.1 |
Mid-esophageal Bicaval view | 4.7 ± 0,4 | 4.8 ± 0.6 | 0.1 ± 0.2 |
Aorta and aortic arch views | 4.8 ± 0.4 | 4.8 ± 0.6 | 0 ± 0.2 |
Transgastric short axis | 4.5 ± 0.7 | 3.7 ± 1.2 | -0.8 ± 0.5 |
Color doppler images | 4.8 ± 0.4 | 5 | 0.2 ± 0.4 |
Views interpretation | |||
Mid-esophageal four-chamber | 4.8 ± 0.4 | 4.8 ± 0.6 | 0 ± 0.2 |
Mid-esophageal two-chamber | 4.8 ± 0.4 | 4.9 ± 0.3 | 0.1 ± 0.1 |
Mid-esophageal long axis | 4.8 ± 0.4 | 4.9 ± 0.3 | 0.1 ± 0.1 |
Mid-esophageal Bicaval view | 4.8 ± 0.4 | 4.8 ± 0.6 | 0 ± 0.2 |
Aorta and aortic arch views | 4.8 ± 0.4 | 4.8 ± 0.6 | 0 ± 0.2 |
Transgastric short axis | 4.7 ± 0.4 | 4.2 ± 1.3 | − 0.5 ± 0.9 |
Overall | 4.8 ± 0.4 | 4.8 ± 0.6 | 0 ± 0.2 |