Key result
Introduction of a standard protocol sheet improved correct ECG diagnosis of narrow complex tachycardia by A&E senior house officers from 63% to 86%.
Why the study?
Does the introduction of a standard protocol sheet improve the correct diagnosis of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia by A&E SHOs?
Population
Accident and emergency senior house officers interpreting electrocardiograms for narrow complex tachycardia
Comparison
Introduction of a standard protocol sheet vs Standard practice without the protocol sheet
Authors
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ECG protocol sheets may aid SHO interpretation in narrow complex tachycardia; leaves open need for outcome studies before routine adoption.
Does the introduction of a standard protocol sheet improve the correct diagnosis of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia by A&E SHOs?
Absolute Event Rate: 86% vs 63%
The introduction of a standard protocol sheet significantly improves the ability of A&E SHOs to correctly diagnose paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia on ECGs.
Sarah O’Rourke (2004) studied Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. Standard protocol sheet vs. Standard practice (before protocol) was evaluated on Correct ECG diagnosis. Introduction of a standard protocol sheet improved correct ECG diagnosis of narrow complex tachycardia by A&E senior house officers from 63% to 86%.
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