Developing an emergency ultrasound app - a collaborative project between clinicians from different universities

Area of Science:

• Emergency medicine
• Medical education
• Point-of-care ultrasound

Background:

• Focused emergency ultrasound is a growing clinical skill for bedside examinations.
• Ultrasound proficiency is operator-dependent, necessitating effective training.
• E-learning can enhance learning outcomes when combined with hands-on training.

Discussion:

• An emergency ultrasound application was created to facilitate onsite e-learning for medical trainees.
• The app aims to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of ultrasound education.
• This initiative addresses the need for supplementary training tools in a rapidly evolving field.

Key Insights:

• Development of a novel emergency ultrasound e-learning app.
• Demonstrated potential of mobile learning in medical education.
• Facilitates continuous learning and skill reinforcement for physicians.

Outlook:

• Potential for wider adoption of e-learning tools in medical training.
• Future development may include advanced features and broader curriculum integration.
• Contributes to standardizing and improving point-of-care ultrasound competency.