Focused transthoracic echocardiography curriculum for advanced practice providers assures good concordance with intensivists at echocardiography

As a response to the increasing demand of critical care services and shortage of intensivists in the United States (US), the proportion of services provided by advance practice providers (AAPs) like nurse practitioners and physician assistants is rising,1 and the number of APPs is expected to increase by more than 70% in the next 10 years.2 The scope of practice of APPs in intensive care units (ICU) is now better defined showing safety and effectiveness as a model of practice.3,4 Given the current reality, effective training modalities focusing on the APPs high clinical performance are needed.
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research