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

Essa M. AlEassa; Markus T. Ziesmann; Andrew W. Kirkpatrick; Charles L. Wurster; Lawrence M. Gillman

doi:10.1503/cjs.010215

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

Essa M. AlEassa, Markus T. Ziesmann, Andrew W. Kirkpatrick, Charles L. Wurster, Lawrence M. Gillman

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	6-8
Number of pages	3
Journal	Canadian Journal of Surgery
Volume	59
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.010215
Publication status	Published - Feb 2016
Externally published	Yes

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