title: A general Critical Care Ultrasonography workshop: results of a novel Web-based learning program combined with simulation-based hands-on training.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to facilitate attainment of Critical Care Ultrasonography (CCUS) competence.
  
  
  METHODS
  We developed a Web-based learning program followed by simulation-based hands-on training in noncardiac CCUS for novice learners. We administered knowledge and skills tests before and after the workshop and conducted surveys on confidence levels using a 10-point Likert scale. Knowledge tests were conducted online, and skills tests were video-captured for evaluation.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Sixteen physicians participated in a 4-hour combined vascular and thoracic CCUS workshop, and 23 in a 2-hour abdominal CCUS workshop. In the combined vascular and thoracic workshop, the mean (SD) pre-workshop and post-workshop knowledge scores were 24 (4) and 33 (5), respectively, out of 43 (P < .001). The pre-workshop and post-workshop skill scores were 15 (5) and 23 (2), out of 28 (P < .001). In the abdominal workshop, the pre-workshop and post-workshop knowledge scores were 11 (3) and 18 (2), out of 20 (P < .001). The pre-workshop and post-workshop skill scores were 6 (3) and 15 (2), out of 16 (P < .001). Learners' confidence increased significantly in both workshops (P < .001).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Our novel hybrid educational workshop on general CCUS significantly improved knowledge, skills, and confidence levels. Our flexibly scheduled module can be a practical option for the busy intensivist.
authors: Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. sekiguchi.hiroshi@mayo.edu
authors: Hiroshi
authors: H
authors: Sekiguchi
authors: Anjali
authors: A
authors: Bhagra
authors: Ognjen
authors: O
authors: Gajic
authors: Kianoush B
authors: KB
authors: Kashani
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D020375:Education, Distance / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D020407:Internet; D008348:Manikins; D016544:Patient Simulation; D013909:Thorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*