Changes in the availability of bedside ultrasound practice in emergency rooms and prehospital settings in France - 04/05/18
, M. Abou-Badra a , N. Hansel a , P. Pes b , T. Petrovic c , P.G. Claret a , J.Y. Lefrant a , J.E. de La Coussaye a Winfocus France Group
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Abstract |
Objective |
Ensuring the availability of ultrasound devices is the initial step in implementing clinical ultrasound (CUS) in emergency services. In France in 2011, 52% of emergency departments (EDs) and only 9% of mobile intensive care stations (MICS) were equipped with ultrasound devices. The main goal of this study was to determine the movement of these rates since 2011.
Methods |
We conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive, multicentre study in the form of a questionnaire. To estimate the numbers of EDs and MICS equipped with at least one ultrasound system with a confidence level of 95% and margin of error of 5%, 170 responding EDs and 145 MICS were required. Each service was solicited three times by secure online questionnaire and then by phone.
Results |
Three hundred and twenty-eight (84%) services responded to the questionnaire: 179 (86%) EDs and 149 (82%) MICS. At least one ultrasound machine was available in 127 (71%, 95% CI [64; 78]) EDs vs. 52% in 2011 (P<0.01). 42 (28%, 95% CI [21; 35]) MICS were equipped vs. 9% in 2011 (P<0.01). In 97 (76%) EDs and 24 (55%) MICS, less than a half of physicians were trained. CUS was used at least three times a day in 52 (41%) EDs and in 8 (19%) MICS.
Conclusion |
Our study demonstrates improved access to ultrasound devices in French EDs and MICS. Almost three-quarters of EDs and nearly one-third of MICS are now equipped with at least one ultrasound device. However, the rate of physicians trained per service remains insufficient.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Emergency medicine, Clinical ultrasound, Ultrasound device
Abbreviations : CUS, EDs, MICS, ACEP, FAST, SFMU, FOAM, ERC, ASE, CPR, PEA
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Vol 37 - N° 3
P. 201-205 - juin 2018 Retour au numéro
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