Objective

2

To explore whether the simulation training system for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) can improve the effectiveness of standardized training of resident anesthesiologists.

Methods

2

A total of 72 resident anesthesiologists without experience in cardiac ultrasound were randomly divided into traditional teaching group (36 residents) and simulation training group (36 residents). Before and after the teaching

theoretical examinations of 5 knowledge points related to cardiac ultrasound were conducted. After a standardized rotation of 2 months

the students were re-examined for both theories and operations

and clinical indicators were recorded. SPSS 23.0 was used for the

t

-test

rank sum test

chi-square test

or Fisher's exact test.

Results

2

There was no significant difference in scores of theoretical examinations between the two groups of students before teaching. After teaching

the scores of the simulation training group were higher than those of the traditional teaching group

and the differences were significant in cross-sectional recognition and image diagnosis (

P

<

0.05). After rotation

there was no significant difference in theoretical examination between the two groups of students

but the score of operation was significantly higher in the simulation training group than in the traditional teaching group (

P

<

0.05). During the rotation period

the incidence of TEE-related complications was relatively low and the quantitative score of clinical operational skill assessment was relatively high in the simulation training group (

P

<

0.05).

Conclusion

2

Anesthesia residents who receive training with the simulation system before TEE training can quickly acquire operational skills

reduce related complications

and more accurately identify and obtain standard TEE sections

which has significant value for clinical teaching.