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. 2020 Jun 17;12(6):e8659. doi: 10.7759/cureus.8659

Table 2. Comparison of correct responses by participants to questions before and after the training session (N=31).

e-FAST, extended-focused assessment with sonography in trauma; FAST, focussed assessment with sonography in trauma.

Questions Before training session After training session P-value Confidence interval
What does FAST stand for? 20 (64.5) 29 (93.5) 0.002 -6.01, -1.36
Name all four windows used for evaluation of free fluid in FAST exam 18 (58.1) 31 (100.0) <0.001 4.81, 8.71
What does e-FAST stand for? 12 (38.7) 29 (93.5) <0.001 4.58, 8.25
Which windows are added in e-FAST exam? 9 (29.0) 30 (96.8) <0.001 5.31, 8.86
Ideal probe for FAST exam? 19 (61.3) 31 (100.0) 0.010 0.75, 5.67
Amount of blood detected by FAST 24 (77.4) 31 (100.0) <0.001 3.47, 8.73
Most dependent point of peritoneal cavity 18 (58.1) 28 (90.3) <0.001 1.98, 5.80
Pneumothorax sign on sonography 7 (22.6) 24 (77.4) 0.112 -0.41, 3.98
Identification of suprapubic window 12 (38.7) 30 (96.8) <0.001 4.83, 8.18
Free fluid (suprapubic window) 18 (58.1) 30 (96.8) <0.001 4.33, 8.01
Identification of Morrison’s pouch 14 (45.2) 30 (96.8) <0.001 5.49, 8.52
Free fluid (Morrison’s pouch) 15 (48.4) 29 (93.5) <0.001 4.01, 7.03