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Access To Point-Of-Care Ultrasound In Maine Emergency Departments, Christina N. Wilson, Campbell Belisle Haley
Access To Point-Of-Care Ultrasound In Maine Emergency Departments, Christina N. Wilson, Campbell Belisle Haley
Journal of Maine Medical Center
Introduction: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is an essential tool in emergency medicine. We evaluated access to bedside ultrasound machines and characterized POCUS use in Maine emergency departments (EDs).
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional electronic survey of all ED medical directors in Maine. The survey included questions on ED characteristics, access to ultrasound machines, POCUS use patterns, POCUS administration, and barriers to use.
Results: Thirty-four EDs were identified, and 24 medical directors completed the survey, yielding a response rate of 71%. EDs were predominantly small and rural. Only 21% identified as urban, and 54% reported less than 20 000 annual visits. Surveys …