Article
The prevalence and patterns of use of point‑of‑care ultrasound in Newfoundland and Labrador
La prévalence et les modes d'utilisation de l'échographie au point de service à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador
Fall 2021
Volume 26 - Issue 4
Gillian Sheppard, Augustine Joshua Devasahayam, Craig Campbell, Maisam Najafizada, Yanqing Yi
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 18–26
Content Summary
This article examines the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in Newfoundland and Labrador, highlighting its prevalence and usage patterns. The study reveals limited access to POCUS in rural areas and identifies barriers such as training and equipment availability. It suggests a province-wide network to improve access and training.
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Point-of-care ultrasoundRemote medicineMedical educationRural medicineNorthern medicine