Competency assessment of residents of Intensive Care Medicine through a simulation-based objective structured clinical evaluation (OSCE). A multicenter observational study.

Objectives: The current official model of training in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) in Spain is based on exposure to experiences through clinical rotations. The main objective was to determine the level of competency (I novice to V independent practitioner) achieved by the residents at the end of the 3rd year of training (R3) in ICM through a simulation-based OSCE. Secondary objectives were: (1) To identify gaps in performance, and (2) To investigate the reliability and feasibility of conducting simulation-based assessment at multiple sites.

Acceptance and validity of the methods used to implement a competency based medical education programme in an Intensive Care Department of a teaching referral center.

Objectives: 1. To determine the satisfaction of tutors and residents with a specific methodology used to implement CoBaTrICE. 2.

Vasopressin antagonist efficacy and safety in volume-overloaded critically ill patients: a new therapeutic alternative.

Objectives: To assess tolvaptan's efficacy and safety in critical care patients with volume overload.

Methods: Prospective observational study. Twenty-eight patients in the recovery phase from multiple organ failure and with volume overload refractory to conventional therapy treated with tolvaptan were included.

Multiple vs Single Target Vegetable Exposure to Increase Young Children's Vegetable Intake.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of repeated exposure to multiple vs single target vegetables in increasing young children's vegetable intake.

Methods: A pilot randomized controlled trial (children aged 4-6 years, n = 32) was conducted, which exposed children at home 15 times over 5 weeks to either 1 (single target) or 3 (multiple target) vegetables. A comparison group did not change eating habits.