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ArticleAcute and critical care2021

Effectiveness of online versus in-person structured training program on arterial blood gas, electrolytes, and ventilatory management of critically ill patients.

Gaurav Jain, Bhavna Gupta, Priyanka Gupta, Sagarika Panda, Sameer Sharma, Shalinee Rao

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Gaurav JainDepartment of Anesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India.
Bhavna GuptaDepartment of Anesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India.
Priyanka GuptaDepartment of Anesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India.
Sagarika PandaDepartment of Anesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India.
Sameer SharmaDepartment of Anesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India.
Shalinee RaoDepartment of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDue to the risk of viral transmission during in-person training, a shift toward online platforms is imperative in the current pandemic. Therefore, we compared the effectiveness of an in-person interactive course with a structurally similar online course designed to improve cognitive skills among clinical health professionals in arterial blood gas analysis, management of electrolyte imbalances, and approaches to mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients.

methodsIn an observational, outcome assessor-blinded, cohort trial, group A included participants enrolled prospectively in an online course, while group B included those who took part in an in-person course (retrospective arm). The primary objective was comparison of cognitive skills through a pre and post-test questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using Student t-test.

resultsIn total, 435 participants were analyzed in group A, while 99 participants were evaluated in group B. The mean pre-test score was 9.48±2.75 and 10.76±2.42, while the mean post-test score was 11.94±1.90 (passing rate, 64.6%) and 12.53±1.63 (passing rate, 73.3%) in groups A and B, respectively. Group B scored significantly higher in both pre-test (P=0.001) and post-test evaluations (P=0.004). The improvement in post-test score was significantly greater (P=0.001) in group A (2.46±2.22) compared to group B (1.77±1.76). The medical specialties fared better in group B, while surgical specialties scored higher in group A. The pre-test vs. post-test scores exhibited a moderate correlation in both groups (P<0.001). The feedback survey showed a Likert score >3.5 for most points in both groups.

conclusionsThe online teaching module exhibited a significant benefit in terms of participant sensitization and knowledge sharing.

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acid base balanceelectrolytesmechanical ventilationonline educationsimulation training

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