No longer HOCUS POCUS. The time has come for surgeons to embrace point of care ultrasound training
Year: 2016
Type: article
Abstract: Ultrasound provides non-invasive real time high-resolution multiplanar quality imaging, which avoids ionizing radiation and is cost-effective. Traditionally, radiologists and radiographers have provided ultrasound services from centralised radiology departments. The development of portable, more versatile, cheaper equipment that is user friendly has led to the increased use of bedside ultrasound by non-radiologists which has been coined point of care US (POCUS). Despite the many advantages of applying ultrasound in clinical practice, surgeons have been slow to incorporate formal ultrasound training and experience in the surgical curriculum.
Source: South African Journal of Surgery
Authors: S R Thomson, J E J Krige
Institution: University of Cape Town
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2586677443