PoCUS: its lights and shadows
| Autor: | Santiago Quintero Vanegas, Crhistian Camilo Gómez Duque, Juan Manuel Robledo Cadavid |
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| Jazyk: | Spanish; Castilian |
| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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| Zdroj: | Iatreia, Vol 36, Iss 3, Pp 393-402 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0121-0793 2011-7965 |
| DOI: | 10.17533/udea.iatreia.197 |
| Popis: | Introduction: Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) is a clinical tool that has been used in emergency departments for three decades. However, there are still ongoing concerns regarding the risk of diagnostic errors by non-radiologist physicians and the certification of competencies for its incorporation. Objective: To describe and analyze the conceptual framework of PoCUS use in medical and surgical specialties in Colombia. Results: The implementation of PoCUS improves the sensitivity of physical examination in a timely manner and guides medical education in areas such as anatomy, physiology, and clinical assessment. Furthermore, it allows different specialists to complement their daily practice by facilitating skill acquisition and recognition of tool limitations, according to competency certification and current regulations. Conclusions: PoCUS is an effective tool (with minimal adverse events) for clinical decision-making in the emergency department and even in other clinical practice contexts. The training required to acquire the necessary technical skills for its use is within reach of any physician. |
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