Table 1.
Degree of Confidence among Incorrect Responders to Nasal Compression and Patient Positioning questions during Epistaxis
| Group | Question with Number of Incorrect Responders (n) | Degree of Confidence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsure n (%) |
Somewhat Confident n (%) |
Very Confident n (%) |
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| EM Attending Physicians | Location of Compression (16) | 1 (6) | 3 (19) | 12 (75) |
| Patient Position (13) | 0 | 4 (31) | 9 (69) | |
| Emergency Department Nurses | Location of Compression (24) | 1 (4) | 16 (67) | 7 (29) |
| Patient Position (11) | 2 (18) | 8 (72) | 1 (9) | |
| Primary Care Physicians | Location of Compression (22) | 0 | 11 (50) | 11 (50) |
| Patient Position (11) | 2 (18) | 4 (36) | 5 (46) | |
| Residents | Location of Compression (16) | 1 (6) | 13 (81) | 2 (13) |
| Patient Position (8) | 3 (38) | 5 (63) | 0 | |