Table 1.
Training background of respondents from Australia and New Zealand
| Training background | Responses % (number) |
|---|---|
| Radiologist | 1.03 (4) |
| Obstetrician/Gynaecologist | 2.05 (8) |
| Vascular/Cardiologist | 0.26 (1) |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist | 2.05 (8) |
| Medical practitioner specialising in ultrasound | 0.51 (2) |
| Medical practitioner using ultrasound occasionally | 1.03 (4) |
| Sonographer/ultrasound technician | 84.10 (328) |
| Formal qualification in ultrasound | 4.87 (19) |
| Other (please specify)a | 4.10 (16) |
| Total | 390b |
a
responses included: Trainee sonographer, radiographer, breast sonographer and nurse practitioner.
b
Of a total of 390 respondents, five skipped question.