Identifying commonalities in definition and governance of point‐of‐care ultrasound within statements from medical organizations in the United States: A scoping review for a shared understanding
Jeong‐Yong Lee,
Thomas W. Conlon,
Maria V. Fraga
et al.
Abstract:This scoping review analyzed statements from 22 medical organizations in the United States to identify commonalities in the definition and governance of point‐of‐care ultrasound (POCUS). A total of 41 statements were included. The review found that the most commonly used elements in defining POCUS were “focused,” “bedside,” and “patient care.” In terms of governance, consistent requirements included specific training programs, documentation in medical records, continuous quality assurance, and standards for cr… Show more
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