Concepts in the Establishment of Interdisciplinary Ultrasound Centers: The Role of Radiology

Author:

Clevert Dirk Andre1,Jung Ernst Michael2,Weber Marc-André3ORCID,Lerchbaumer Markus Herbert4ORCID,Willinek Winfried56,Fischer Thomas4

Affiliation:

1. Institut für Klinische Radiologie, Campus Grosshadern, Klinikum der Universität München Großhadern, München, Germany

2. Institut für Röntgendiagnostik, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Germany

3. Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Rostock, Germany

4. Department of Radiology, ChariteCentrum 6 Diagnostische und interventionelle Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Berlin, Germany

5. 3. Center for Radiology, Neuroradiology, Sonography and Nuclear Medicine, Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brueder, Trier, Germany

6. Radiology, University of Bonn, Germany

Abstract

Background Ultrasound (US) is widely used as a fast and cost-efficient first-choice imaging technique without relevant side effects for a variety of diagnostic tasks. Due to technical advances, more complex and sophisticated methods such as color-coded duplex ultrasound, image fusion, contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), and ultrasound-guided interventions have become increasingly important in diagnostic algorithms. Method This study presents an overview of all aspects regarding the establishing of an interdisciplinary US center based on five representative examples in Germany. These aspects include topics of ultrasound education, research, economics, and administration. Results The goal of an interdisciplinary US center is to bundle the use of equipment, staff, rooms, and infrastructure resources (optimization of equipment availability and use of new techniques) to expand the range of examinations, to promote resident training, and to boost continuing medical education of residents. This should result in better patient care and has additionally improved patient care while considering the added value for the participating institutions involved. Interdisciplinary US centers allow a reduction of the number of US devices needed in a hospital and more efficient use of available equipment through bedside time optimization by central organization within interdisciplinary management. The focused application of special US techniques such as CEUS or image fusion for complex, difficult interventions as well as the training and education of younger colleagues in using these techniques is centrally organized by experts and can be improved through the multidisciplinary experience available. Conclusion Organizational structures, sharing of materials, and standardization of diagnostic reports facilitate and accelerate cooperation with the referring specialty. Key Points:  Citation Format

Publisher

Georg Thieme Verlag KG

Subject

Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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