Transesophageal Echocardiography Simulator Training For Visualization of the Pulmonary Veins: A Randomized Controlled Study
Recommended Citation
Rabbani B, Lee JC, Parikh S, Sanders J, Zweig B, Wang D, Mitchell J. Transesophageal Echocardiography Simulator Training For Visualization of the Pulmonary Veins: A Randomized Controlled Study. J Am Coll Cardiol 2025; 85(12):2528.
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
4-1-2025
Publication Title
J Am Coll Cardiol
Keywords
adult, conference abstract, controlled study, diagnosis, human, learning environment, lung vein, middle aged, pulmonary vein, randomized controlled trial, simulation, simulation training, simulator, training, transesophageal echocardiography
Abstract
Background We sought to determine if transesophageal (TEE) simulation training would improve fellow preparation, clinical performance, and learning environment at an urban teaching hospital. To do so, we focused on the challenging process of visualizing all pulmonary veins. Methods Fellows in cardiology or anesthesiology were randomized to simulator training. All completed a pre and post-test survey. The intervention group received a comprehensive 1.5 hour TEE simulation session. All then performed a clinically indicated TEE exam and were rated on clarity of pulmonary vein images and ability to image each structure independently. Results Control and intervention groups were evenly matched in demographics and experience. Survey results demonstrate a significant difference in comfort level with the theory, interpretation, and technical performance of a complete TEE exam, and effectiveness of attendings. However, there was no difference in overall satisfaction with TEE training and comfort level obtaining pulmonary veins. Additionally, assessment data did not show a difference between the clarity of images or the ability to achieve the pulmonary veins independently. [Formula presented] Conclusion Simulation training did not improve real-world trainee performance in imaging all pulmonary veins compared to standard TEE training. But simulation training is a means to improve overall understanding of interpretation and performance of TEE, and teaching effectiveness of attendings.
Volume
85
Issue
12
First Page
2528
