BMJ Paediatrics Open (Oct 2022)

Targeted neonatal echocardiography training: a survey of trainees in a region of England

  • Nimish V Subhedar,
  • Alexander J Cleator

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2022-001465
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 1

Abstract

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Targeted neonatal echocardiography (TNE) is an important skill to advise diagnosis and management. Training in TNE is currently optional for neonatal subspecialty (grid) trainees and accessing training is often challenging. We disseminated a survey, asking neonatal grid trainees for their views on TNE training. 48 out of 91 trainees (53%) completed the survey. 96% of trainees (n=48) wanted to learn TNE with similar numbers eager to access a formal training package, using a variety of teaching media. Identified barriers to TNE training included time, access to supervision and the perceived complexity of the skill. These findings will influence the design and delivery of a regional TNE training programme.