Point-of-care ultrasonography in Brazilian intensive care units: a national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) has recently become a useful tool that intensivists are incorporating into clinical practice. However, the incorporation of ultrasonography in critical care in developing countries is not straightforward.

Methods

Our objective was to investigate current practice and education regarding POCUS among Brazilian intensivists. A national survey was administered to Brazilian intensivists using an electronic questionnaire. Questions were selected by the Delphi method and assessed topics included organizational issues, POCUS technique and training patterns, machine availability, and main applications of POCUS in daily practice.

Results

Of 1533 intensivists who received the questionnaire, 322 responded from all of Brazil's region

SUBMITTER: Pellegrini JAS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5972134 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature