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Point of care ultrasonography use and training among trauma providers across Canada.

Authors :
AlEassa EM
Ziesmann MT
Kirkpatrick AW
Wurster CL
Gillman LM
Source :
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie [Can J Surg] 2016 Feb; Vol. 59 (1), pp. 6-8.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Summary: Point of care ultrasonography (POCUS) is revolutionizing care of critically ill patients. However, training in POCUS is extremely variable, with no accepted curriculum or certification process. We aimed to delineate the training experience and use of POCUS among trauma providers across Canada via a secure e-questionnaire sent to members of the Trauma Association of Canada. This commentary discusses our survey results and argues for the standardization of POCUS training and certification in Canada.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1488-2310
Volume :
59
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26574705
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.010215