Table 2.
Use of ultrasound equipment in the emergency department
| Variable | For adults | For pediatric patients |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency of use (/wk) | ||
| No use at all | 1 (1.2) | 10 (12.3) |
| < 1 | 3 (3.7) | 35 (43.2) |
| 1–2 | 2 (2.5) | 10 (12.3) |
| 3–4 | 8 (9.9) | 7 (8.6) |
| > 5 | 67 (82.7) | 19 (23.6) |
| Category of use | ||
| FAST | 79 (97.5) | 37 (45.7) |
| Echocardiography | 65 (80.2) | 24 (29.6) |
| Acute abdomen | 62 (76.5) | 43 (53.1) |
| Acute appendicitis | -a) | 35 (43.2) |
| Testicular torsion | - | 14 (17.3) |
| Intussusception | - | 27 (33.3) |
| Other | - | 11 (13.6) |
| Central line access | 53 (65.4) | 14 (17.3) |
| Peripheral line access | 10 (12.3) | 4 (4.9) |
| Other proceduralb) | 32 (39.5) | 11 (13.6) |
| Musculoskeletal diseases | 11 (13.6) | 10 (12.3) |
| Other | 11 (13.6) | 3 (3.7) |
Values are presented as number (%).
FAST, focused assessment with ultrasonography in trauma patients.
a)
We did not survey about this value for adults.
b)
Bladder puncture, thoracentesis, paracentesis, abscess, and etc.