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Table 2 Participant pre- and post-training evaluation of FAST confidence and skill

From: Perceived confidence in the FAST exam before and after an educational intervention in a developing country

Survey question

Pre-workshop confidence

Post-workshop confidence

p value

Overall confidence using FAST scan on a trauma patient

3.3

4.5

0.007

Ability to choose correct probe

3.9

4.6

0.011

Ability to choose correct probe orientation

3.9

4.6

0.008

Ability to adjust depth and gain

3.1

4.4

0.001

Ability to find subcostal view

3.3

4.9

<0.001

Ability to find RUQ view

3.2

4.6

<0.001

Ability to find LUQ view

3.2

4.4

0.001

Ability to find pelvic view

3.2

4.5

<0.001

Confidence in making clinical decisions based on FAST scan

3.5

4.5

0.016

  1. RUQ right upper quadrant, LUQ left upper quadrant