EFSUMB guidelines 2015 on interventional ultrasound

Area of Science:

• Medical Imaging
• Interventional Procedures

Background:

• Ultrasound-guided interventions have significantly advanced clinical practice over recent decades.
• Interventional ultrasound (INVUS) encompasses a range of minimally invasive procedures guided by ultrasound.
• The evolution of these techniques necessitates updated clinical guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the new interventional ultrasound (INVUS) guidelines from the European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB).
• To highlight the interdisciplinary and multiprofessional perspectives incorporated into the guidelines.
• To emphasize the clinical significance, evidence levels, and grades of recommendation within the guidelines.

Main Methods:

• Review of the historical development of interventional ultrasound.
• Analysis and commentary on the current EFSUMB guidelines for interventional ultrasound.
• Inclusion of diverse interdisciplinary and multiprofessional viewpoints.

Main Results:

• The EFSUMB guidelines represent a synthesis of varied approaches in interventional ultrasound.
• Emphasis is placed on the clinical significance and practical applicability of procedures.
• The guidelines incorporate detailed levels of evidence and grades of recommendation.

Conclusions:

• The new EFSUMB guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for interventional ultrasound.
• These guidelines are crucial for standardizing and advancing clinical practice in ultrasound-guided interventions.
• The document reflects the diverse and evolving nature of modern interventional ultrasound.