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  • Medical Imaging
  • Diagnostic Ultrasound
  • Thoracic Medicine

Background:

  • The European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB) previously published general standards for medical ultrasound.
  • There is a need for specific professional standards tailored to thoracic ultrasound applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish optimal professional standards for performing and reporting thoracic ultrasound examinations.
  • To ensure quality, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability in thoracic ultrasound procedures.
  • To provide comprehensive recommendations for thoracic ultrasound practice.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a position paper by EFSUMB, representing a consensus across medical professions.
  • Review and synthesis of existing knowledge and best practices in thoracic ultrasound.
  • Formulation of recommendations based on expert consensus.

Main Results:

  • Detailed guidelines for the performance of thoracic ultrasound examinations.
  • Recommendations for structured reporting of thoracic ultrasound findings.
  • Standards for examination room requirements, data management, and archiving.

Conclusions:

  • Adherence to these professional standards will enhance the quality and safety of thoracic ultrasound.
  • These guidelines aim to standardize thoracic ultrasound practice across different professional groups.
  • The paper serves as a crucial supplement to general medical ultrasound standards, focusing on thoracic applications.