Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) practices in the helicopter emergency medical services in Europe: results of an online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The extent to which Point-of-care of ultrasound (POCUS) is used in different European helicopter EMS (HEMS) is unknown. We aimed to study the availability, perception, and future aspects of POCUS in the European HEMS using an online survey.

Method

A survey about the use of POCUS in HEMS was conducted by a multinational steering expert committee and was carried out from November 30, 2020 to December 30, 2020 via an online web portal. Invitations for participation were sent via email to the medical directors of the European HEMS organizations including two reminding notes.

Results

During the study period, 69 participants from 25 countries and 41 different HEMS providers took part in the survey. 96% (n = 66) completed the survey. POCUS was available in 75% (56

SUBMITTER: Hilbert-Carius P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8390051 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature