Training Module for Detecting Lung Issues with Ultrasound
Author Information
Author(s): Vicki E Noble, Lionel Lamhaut, Roberta Capp, Nichole Bosson, Andrew Liteplo, Jean-Sebastian Marx, Pierre Carli
Primary Institution: Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
Hypothesis
Can a focused training module improve image recognition skills for detecting pneumothorax and pulmonary edema in prehospital physicians?
Conclusion
The training module significantly improved image recognition skills for physicians, enhancing their ability to diagnose pneumothorax and pulmonary edema.
Supporting Evidence
- Pre-test scores for pneumothorax improved from 10.3 to 20.1 after training.
- Pre-test scores for pulmonary edema improved from 14.1 to 20.9 after training.
- All physicians felt thoracic ultrasound could positively impact their practice.
Takeaway
Doctors learned to use ultrasound to see if patients have lung problems, and after training, they got much better at it.
Methodology
27 physicians completed pre-tests, underwent training, and took post-tests to assess image recognition skills.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported previous ultrasound experience.
Limitations
The study did not assess long-term retention of skills or practical application in real-life scenarios.
Participant Demographics
27 physicians from the Paris Service D'Aide Médicale Urgente with varying levels of ultrasound experience.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 8.7 – 11.9 for pneumothorax; 95% CI 12.0 – 16.1 for pulmonary edema
Statistical Significance
p < 0.0001
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