A survey of 202 graduating medical students in Ethiopia revealed low competency in ECG interpretation, with only 61.3% correctly interpreting primary ECG parameters.
Cross-Sectional (n=202)
Yes
BACKGROUND: test, and binary logistic regression were utilized. RESULTS: Two-hundred and two graduating medical students were involved on this survey, out of which 61.3% (95% CI 56.3-66.3%) and 32.75% (95% CI 28.25-37.25) were able to correctly interpret the primary ECG parameters and the arrest rhythm of ECG abnormalities, respectively. The ability to detect from common emergency ECG abnormalities of anterioseptal ST segment elevation myocardial infraction, atrial fibrillation, and first-degree atrioventricular block was 42.6%, 39.1%, and 32.1%, respectively. CONCLUSION: This survey showed graduating medical students had low competency in ECG interpretations.
Getachew et al. (Mon,) conducted a cross-sectional in ECG interpretation competency (n=202). A survey of 202 graduating medical students in Ethiopia revealed low competency in ECG interpretation, with only 61.3% correctly interpreting primary ECG parameters.