Article
Utilisation and barriers of PoCUS in a rural emergency department – A quality improvement project
Utilisation et obstacles de l'ÉPI dans un service d'urgence rural – Un projet d'amélioration de la qualité
Fall 2023
Volume 28 - Issue 4
Jamie E. C. Vander Ende, Ryan A. Labossiere, Joshua Lawson
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 16–24
Content Summary
This article examines the use of point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) in a rural emergency department in Saskatchewan. It identifies barriers such as inadequate training and logistical challenges, and suggests solutions to enhance PoCUS utilization, which could improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes in rural settings.
Tags
Point-of-care ultrasoundRural medicineMedical educationPrimary careMedical residency