Point-of-care ultrasound training for residents in anaesthesia and critical care: results of a national survey comparing residents and training program directors' perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become an essential tool for anaesthesia and critical care physicians and dedicated training is mandatory. This survey describes the current state of Italian residency training programs through the comparison of residents' and directors' perspective.

Methods

Observational prospective cross-sectional study: 12-question national e-survey sent to Italian directors of anaesthesia and critical care residency programs (N = 40) and residents (N = 3000). Questions focused on POCUS teaching (vascular access, transthoracic echocardiography, focused assessment for trauma, transcranial Doppler, regional anaesthesia, lung and diaphragm ultrasound), organization (dedicated hours, teaching tools, mentors), perceived adequacy/importance of the

SUBMITTER: Mongodi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9420188 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature