Table 3.
Therapeutic proposals emanating from residents and experienced operators based on the interpretation of basic critical care echocardiography (244 examinations)
| Therapeutic proposals | Novice operator | Experienced operators | p | K concordance coefficienta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid loading, n (%) | 40 (16) | 39 (16) | 0.80 | 0.82 (0.72–0.92) |
| Vasopressor support, n (%) | 44 (18) | 46 (19) | 0.81 | 0.86 (0.78–0.95) |
| Inotrope, n (%) | 59 (24) | 57 (23) | 0.83 | 0.82 (0.73–0.90) |
| Diuretics, n (%) | 23 (9) | 35 (14) | 0.09 | 0.65 (0.50–0.80) |
| Protective ventilation, n (%) | 16 (7) | 16 (7) | 1.0 | 1 (1–1) |
| Inhaled nitric oxide, n (%) | 5 (2) | 6 (2.5) | 0.76 | 0.91 (0.66–1) |
| Pericardiocentesis, n (%) | 2 (0.8) | 2 (0.8) | 1.0 | 1 (1–1) |
| Emergency valve surgery, (%) | 3 (1) | 2 (0.8) | 1.0 | 0.80 (0.41–1) |
a95% CIs are noted in parentheses