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The Trauma and Emergency Ultrasound (USET) course effectively trains healthcare providers in low- and middle-income countries. This low-cost program significantly improves trauma ultrasound knowledge and skills.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Background:

  • The Pan-American Trauma Society developed the Trauma and Emergency Ultrasound (USET) course.
  • The course addresses the need for trauma ultrasound training in low- and middle-income countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the USET course in improving trauma ultrasound knowledge and skills.

Main Methods:

  • Pre- and post-course tests were administered to assess theoretical and practical knowledge.
  • The Wilcoxon Signed Rank test was used for statistical analysis (p<0.05).
  • Interval estimation of proportions was calculated at 95% CI.

Main Results:

  • 114 participants from seven countries were trained between 2005 and 2007.
  • A statistically significant improvement in knowledge scores was observed post-course (p<0.001).
  • Nearly all participants (97.4%) demonstrated complete knowledge after the training.

Conclusions:

  • The USET course is an effective method for trauma ultrasound training.
  • Low-cost training programs are essential for trauma care providers in resource-limited settings.