Open AccessTraining Requirements for Point of Care Ultrasound in Acute Medicine
Author(s) -
Ismaeel Sm,
Day Nj,
D Earnshaw,
Lorains Jw
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
acute medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1747-4892
pISSN - 1747-4884
DOI - 10.52964/amja.0391
Subject(s) - medicine , acute medicine , point of care ultrasound , training (meteorology) , point of care , intensive care medicine , point of care testing , point (geometry) , acute care , ultrasound , medical emergency , medical physics , health care , radiology , nursing , pathology , physics , geometry , mathematics , meteorology , economics , economic growth
The aim of the study was to explore the ultrasound training requirements in acute medicine by comparing the ultrasound skill of an acute medicine trainee (AMT) with that of the radiology department following short ultrasound training. Results: 43 participants (34 males and 9 females).The mean age was 58 (range 20-93 years). Liver: AMT reported 15/17 as normal (Specificity 88%) and diagnosed ascites in 100% (NPV 93%). Gallbladder: There was 100% sensitivity and NPV for excluding gallstone. CBD: Sensitivity and specificity of 83 and 95% for dilated CBD (NPV 95%). Kidneys: AMT identified 100% of normal kidneys. Spleen: Splenomegaly diagnosed with 95% specifity and NPV. Conclusion: The AMT achieved a high level of accuracy in diagnosing and excluding gallstone, dilated CBD, ascites and splenomegaly. CBD = Common Bile Duct, NPV=Negative Predictive Value.