EP-192 The effect of surgical case-based discussions in confidence levels in surgical intravenous fluid prescribing

Abstract

Abstract Aims Methods FY1 doctors were surveyed throughout July 2021 and December 2021 across two sites. Eight questions used Likert scales (1 to 5: not at all confident to very confident) to assess surgical IV fluid prescribing. Data was initially inputted using Google Docs and analysed in Microsoft Excel. Results 44 FY1 doctors completed the initial questionnaire. 19 FY1 doctors completed the questionnaire post rotation. (8 attended teaching and 11 did not.) Confidence levels in surgical intravenous (IV) fluid prescribing were greater in FY1 doctors who had received CBD across 7 of the 8 questions than in those who did not. Confidence levels were similar between those who had received CBD or not in surgical IV fluid prescribing in diagnosing a chest infection (as opposed to fluid overload). Conclusions Confidence levels in surgical IV fluid prescribing were mostly higher in those FY1 doctors who received surgical CBD teaching. Further research is required for the use of CBD in its potential to improve FY1 doctor education.