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Table 5 Median time to completion for experts vs novices. Tasks with ** took experts longer than novices

From: Development and validation of clinical performance assessment in simulated medical emergencies: an observational study

Items

Expert time to completion (Minutes)

Novice time to completion (Minutes)

 Code status

5.2

6.0

 Breathing**

2.2

1.3

 Exposure**

3.0

2.1

 Temperature

4.1

2.1

 PMH

1.9

1.9

 Meds

2.1

N/A

 Allergies**

3.7

2.7

 Labs

2.7

3.2

Case 1 specific items

  

 Obtained cultures (any type)

2.6

6.6

 Obtained blood cultures?

3.1

6.6

 Antibiotics given?

3.9

7.2

 Sedation performed

10.3

11.3

Case 2 specific items

  

 Identified wheezing?

1.9

1.9

 Identified crackles?

2.0

2.8

 Obtained cultures (any type)**

2.9

2.2

 Chest X ray obtained?

2.7

3.4

 Intubation preparation discussed?

5.4

5.7

 Preoxygenation performed?

5.8

8.4

 Sedation performed**

7.0

6.7