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Daniel Micheller1, William J Peterson2, Michael Cover2
1United States Air Force Hospital Langley, Emergency Medicine, Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, VA.
Air Medical Journal
|June 29, 2019
Summary
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training can equip emergency medical system providers with vital skills. This study developed a curriculum to assess and enhance POCUS proficiency in prehospital settings.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Medical Education
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound Technology
Background:
- Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is expanding beyond emergency departments.
- Emergency medical system (EMS) providers can benefit from POCUS integration.
- Novices can acquire and interpret focused ultrasound exams after brief training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design a theory-driven POCUS curriculum for prehospital providers.
- To establish methods for assessing and developing POCUS skills in EMS personnel.
- To create a flexible curriculum adaptable to various prehospital service needs.
Main Methods:
- Curriculum design based on established educational theories.
- Focus on skills relevant to prehospital emergency care.
- Development of assessment strategies for POCUS proficiency.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive POCUS curriculum tailored for prehospital providers was developed.
- The curriculum addresses a wide range of potentially useful ultrasound skills.
- The framework allows for customization based on specific prehospital service requirements.
Conclusions:
- A structured POCUS curriculum can effectively train and assess prehospital providers.
- POCUS offers significant potential for enhancing prehospital emergency care.
- The developed curriculum provides a valuable resource for EMS agencies seeking to implement POCUS training.
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