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Katarzyna Kasia Hampton, William N Vasios, Paul E Loos

    Journal of Special Operations Medicine : a Peer Reviewed Journal for SOF Medical Professionals
    |April 6, 2016
    PubMed

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    Point-of-care ultrasonography has been recognized as a relevant and versatile tool in Special Operations Forces (SOF) medicine. The Special Operator Level Clinical Ultrasound (SOLCUS) program has been developed specifically for SOF Medics. A number of challenges, including skill sustainment, high-volume training, and quality assurance, have been identified. Potential solutions, including changes to content delivery methods and application of tele-ultrasound, are described in this article. Given the shift in operational context toward extended care in austere environments, a curriculum adjustment for the SOLCUS program is also proposed.

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