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Table 3 The feedback to the phantom

From: A feasibility study of a handmade ultrasound-guided phantom for paracentesis

Variables*

Trainees (n = 50)

Emergency residents (n = 12)

p-Value

The sonographic image mimics human tissues

4 (3–4)

4 (3–4)

0.388

The puncture texture mimics human skin and the subcutaneous area

4 (3–4)

3 (3–4)

0.353

The needle can be visualized during the puncture

4 (4–5)

4 (3–5)

0.601

Draining fluid is realistic

4 (3–5)

3 (3–4)

0.072

The phantom is durable

4 (3–5)

4 (3–5)

0.523

  1. *presented with median and interquartile ranges
  2. rated as 1 = strongly disagree; 2 = disagree; 3 = neutral; 4 = agree; 5 = strongly agree