Table 5. Needs assessment of PoCUS in the ED.
PoCUS, point-of-care ultrasound; FAST, focused assessment with sonography in trauma; IVC, inferior vena cava; CVP, central venous pressure; DVT, deep vein thrombosis; OB/GYN, obstetrics/gynecology; ED, emergency department.
| PoCUS utilization in the ED | n (%) |
| An ultrasound machine is easily available in my department | 29 (93.5) |
| I frequently use PoCUS | |
| Strongly disagree | 3 (9.78) |
| Disagree | 4(12.9) |
| Neutral | 22(71.0) |
| Agree | 2 (6.5) |
| Strongly agree | |
| I have received formal training on PoCUS in the past | |
| Yes | 8 (25.8) |
| No | 23 (74.2) |
| I frequently use ultrasound for FAST exam | |
| Strongly disagree | 6 (19.4) |
| Disagree | 8 (25.8) |
| Neutral | 13 (41.9) |
| Agree | 2 (6.5) |
| Strongly agree | 1 (3.2) |
| Missing | 1 (3.2) |
| I frequently use ultrasound to look for pneumothorax | |
| Strongly disagree | 13 (41.9) |
| Disagree | 7 (22.6) |
| Neutral | 8 (25.8) |
| Agree | 2 (6.5) |
| Strongly agree | - |
| Missing | 1 (3.2) |
| I frequently use ultrasound to assess IVC collapsibility (fluid assessment) | |
| Strongly disagree | 3 (9.7) |
| Disagree | 4 (12.9) |
| Neutral | 12 (38.7) |
| Agree | 7 (22.6) |
| Strongly agree | 4 (12.9) |
| Missing | 1 (3.2) |
| I frequently use ultrasound for CVP insertion | |
| Strongly disagree | 3 (9.7) |
| Disagree | 2 (6.5) |
| Neutral | 5 (16.1) |
| Agree | 7 (22.6) |
| Strongly agree | 13 (41.9) |
| Missing | 1 (3.2) |
| I frequently use ultrasound to look for pulmonary edema (B lines) | |
| Strongly disagree | 7 (22.6) |
| Disagree | 4 (12.9) |
| Neutral | 9 (29.0) |
| Agree | 6 (19.4) |
| Strongly agree | 4 (12.9) |
| Missing | 1 (3.2) |
| I frequently use ultrasound for DVT | |
| Strongly disagree | 15 (48.4) |
| Disagree | 12 (38.7) |
| Neutral | 3 (9.7) |
| Agree | - |
| Strongly agree | - |
| Missing | 1 (3.2) |
| I frequently use ultrasound for OB/GYN | |
| Strongly disagree | 18 (58.1) |
| Disagree | 12 (38.7) |
| Neutral | - |
| Agree | - |
| Strongly agree | - |
| Missing | 1 (3.2) |
| In my opinion, “shortage of time” is the biggest barrier to utilizing PoCUS in the ED | |
| Agree | 19 (61.3) |
| Disagree | 12 (38.7) |
| In my opinion, “lack of training” is the biggest barrier to utilizing PoCUS in the ED | |
| Agree | 24 (77.4) |
| Disagree | 7 (22.6) |
| In my opinion, “shortage of staff” is the biggest barrier to utilizing PoCUS in the ED | |
| Agree | 6 (19.4) |
| Disagree | 25 (80.6) |
| In my opinion, “limited knowledge by physicians” is the biggest barrier to utilizing PoCUS in the ED | |
| Agree | 18 (58.1) |
| Disagree | 13 (41.9) |
| This workshop has increased my level of comfort and confidence in PoCUS | |
| Strongly disagree | - |
| Disagree | - |
| Neutral | - |
| Agree | 4 (12.9) |
| Strongly agree | 27 (87.1) |
| How frequently should ultrasound sessions be held? | |
| Monthly | 20 (64.5) |
| Quarterly | 7 (22.6) |
| Half yearly | 3 (9.7) |
| Yearly | 1 (3.2) |