Point-of-care ultrasonography in Ukraine: a survey of anesthesiologists-intensivists participating in ultrasonography courses
Authors' conclusion
Among anesthesiologists who participated in POCUS courses in Ukraine, the majority were in early stages of ultrasound practice. Respondents identified POCUS applications not currently practiced and evaluated barriers to POCUS use.
Study context
- Population
- Ukrainian anesthesiologists-intensivists who attended point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) courses held in Ukraine in 2023
- Participants
- 214 unique respondents
- Outcome
- Current POCUS practice, perceived value, skills self-assessment and perceived barriers to implementation
Methodological detailsweb-based survey, 25-question
- Web-based survey
- 25-question
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Self-rated skills: novice or beginner; POCUS uses; barriers
- Novice or beginner, POCUS knowledge (118/157)
- 75%
- Novice or beginner, image acquisition (110/158)
- 70%
- Novice or beginner, image interpretation (117/158)
- 74%
- Novice or beginner, integration into clinical decision-making (105/155)
- 68%
- Use of POCUS for vascular access (118/214)
- 55%
- Use of POCUS for trauma assessment (97/214)
- 45%
- Use of POCUS for RA (93/214)
- 44%
- Barrier: lack of ultrasound devices (101/214)
- 47%
- Barrier: lack of trained faculty (112/214)
- 52%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Point-of-care ultrasonography in Ukraine: a survey of anesthesiologists-intensivists participating in ultrasonography courses. Can J Anaesth. Published 25 June 2024. doi:10.
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