Table 1 Specific task performance and task consideration data
Class and levelb,c | Cognitive Aid (n = 8) | No Cognitive Aid (n = 9) | Differences in adherence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Acute Heart Failure and Pulmonary Oedema | ||||
• Calls for help early | n/a | 8 (100.0) | 9 (100.0) | 0%a |
• Intubates patient | IC | 8 (100.0) | 9 (100.0) | 0%a |
• Increases PEEP above respirators’ default value of 5 mbar | n/a | 7 (87.5) | 3 (33.0) | 54.5% |
• Considers or starts infusion of vasopressor | IIb B | 7 (87.5) | 2 (22.0) | 65.5% |
• Considers or starts infusion of inotropic agent | IIb C | 8 (100.0) | 1 (11.0) | 89% |
• Considers or starts infusion of IV vasodilator | IIa B | 8 (100) | 2 (22.0) | 78% |
• Gives furosemide IV | IC | 8 (100) | 6 (67.0) | 33% |
Acute Hyponatraemia | ||||
• Does not delay treatment of hyponatraemia but initiates prompt infusion of hypertonic saline | 1D | 4 (50.0) | 1 (11.0) | 39% |
• Starts infusion with recommended dose of 150 ml 3% hypertonic saline | 1D | 8 (100.0) | 1 (11.0) | 89% |
• Knows that pre-prepared 150 ml bottles of 3% hypertonic saline are stored at the ICU | 1D | 7 (87.5) | 1 (11.0) | 76.5% |