Abstract
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Define the method of measurement used: EPSS, Simpson’s method, or visual assessment.
Discuss the extent of agreement on the measured echocardiographic ejection fraction (EF) measured by emergency medicine (EM) residents compared with a cardiologist.
Explain the value of educating EM residents to interpret echocardiographic ejection fraction.
Normal function is defined as an ejection fraction (EF) of more than: A. 55% B. 50% C. 75% D. 45%
Jensen-Urstad et al. and van’t Hof et al. indicated that the visual technique _______. A. Was completely unreliable B. Resulted in a low level of accuracy in the estimation of EF C. Was inconclusive D. Offered a high level of accuracy in the estimation of EF
The aim of this study was to ____________. A. Determine the accuracy of EPSS measurement B. Determine the extent of agreement on the measured echocardiographic EF measured by EM residents compared to a cardiologist C. Evaluate echocardiogram read times for critical patients D. Prove that visual assessment of EF is more accurate than Simpson’s method
This study compared echocardiogram interpretations from cardiologists and ________. A. Emergency medicine residents B. Cardiology fellows C. General surgeons D. Nurse practitioners
Based on the findings of this study, the overall agreement percentage between the EM residents and cardiologists was: A. 90.3% B. 70.5% C. 69.3% D. 89.0%