Development and Validation of a Web-Based Assessment Tool for the Extended Focused Assessment With Sonography in Trauma Examination

Abstract

Use of this assessment tool for interpretation of EFAST images showed face and content validity. Score trends showed a significant correlation with existing ACEP guidelines, ultrasound experience, and the training level. Scores continued to improve with experience beyond ACEP recommended guidelines.

Collaborative model for training and credentialing point‐of‐care ultrasound: 6‐year experience and quality outcomes

“…Ultrasound is no longer the sole domain of radiology, cardiology or other traditional providers. It is being used by various specialties as an accepted tool in clinical management . The social and economic pressures to triage, diagnose and rapidly treat patients have increased the need for focussed bedside ultrasound.…”

“…It is being used by various specialties as an accepted tool in clinical management. 19 The social and economic pressures to triage, diagnose and rapidly treat patients have increased the need for focussed bedside ultrasound. This paper describes the successful implementation of a collaborative PoCUS programme.…”

“…(Fig. ) Recognition that ultrasound is a complex psychomotor skill was central to the programme emphasis upon one‐to‐one bedside training, tailored to individual skill levels . Training was arranged via email and an online bookings system.…”

“…4) Recognition that ultrasound is a complex psychomotor skill was central to the programme emphasis upon one-to-one bedside training, tailored to individual skill levels. 19 Training was arranged via email and an online bookings system. Training was typically delivered in 1-or 2-hour sessions, including time scanning suitable patients or consenting volunteers and case review.…”

Diagnostic accuracy of contrast enhanced ultrasound in patients with blunt abdominal trauma presenting to the emergency department: a systematic review and meta-analysis

“…For hemodynamically unstable patients, the identification of intraperitoneal fluid with ultrasound may warrant urgent laparotomy. The well-known FAST (focused assessment with sonography for trauma) algorithm is a technique developed for the assessment of a polytrauma with ultrasonography, especially in patients with compromised hemodynamic status 4, 5 . While ultrasound is valuable in the assessment of hemodynamically unstable patients with a huge hemoperitoneum, it is not sensitive enough to identify parenchymal injuries.…”