PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Cleator, Alexander J
AU  - Subhedar, Nimish V
TI  - Targeted neonatal echocardiography training: a survey of trainees in a region of England
AID  - 10.1136/bmjpo-2022-001465
DP  - 2022 May 01
TA  - BMJ Paediatrics Open
PG  - e001465
VI  - 6
IP  - 1
4099  - http://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/6/1/e001465.short
4100  - http://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/6/1/e001465.full
SO  - BMJ Paediatrics Open2022 May 01; 6
AB  - Targeted neonatal echocardiography (TNE) is an important skill to advise diagnosis and management. Training in TNE is currently optional for neonatal subspecialty (grid) trainees and accessing training is often challenging. We disseminated a survey, asking neonatal grid trainees for their views on TNE training. 48 out of 91 trainees (53%) completed the survey. 96% of trainees (n=48) wanted to learn TNE with similar numbers eager to access a formal training package, using a variety of teaching media. Identified barriers to TNE training included time, access to supervision and the perceived complexity of the skill. These findings will influence the design and delivery of a regional TNE training programme.