Basic critical care echocardiography: How many studies equate to competence? A pilot study using high fidelity echocardiography simulation

摘要

BackgroundAssessment of competence in basic critical care echocardiography is complex. Competence relies on not only imaging accuracy but also interpretation and appropriate management decisions. The experience to achieve these skills, real-time, is likely more than required for imaging accuracy alone. We aimed to assess the feasibility of using simulation to assess number of studies required to attain competence in basic critical care echocardiography.