Surgical critical care fellows experienced enhanced comfort and skills in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) after participating in a dedicated ultrasound curriculum. The program, including lectures and hands-on training, led to improved fellow-reported comfort levels in various ultrasound-guided techniques. Technician evaluations confirmed significant progress in fellows’ probe orientation, location, image manipulation, machine adjustment, and overall image quality. This study marks the first to outline a structured ultrasound curriculum for surgical critical care, showcasing substantial skill development and increased comfort with POCUS.
Journal Article by Jalilvand A, Bhatt A, Kopanczyk R and Wahl W in BMC Surg
Published by Elsevier Inc.