Author:
Marin Jennifer R.,Lewiss Resa E.,Shook Joan E.,Ackerman Alice D.,Chun Thomas H.,Conners Gregory P.,Dudley Nanette C.,Fuchs Susan M.,Gorelick Marc H.,Lane Natalie E.,Moore Brian R.,Wright Joseph L.,Benjamin Lee S.,Alade Kiyetta,Arms Joseph,Avarello Jahn T.,Baldwin Steven,Barata Isabel A.,Brown Kathleen,Cantor Richard M.,Cohen Ariel,Dietrich Ann Marie,Eakin Paul J.,Gausche-Hill Marianne,Gerardi Michael,Graham Charles J.,Holtzman Doug K.,Hom Jeffrey,Ishimine Paul,Jinivizian Hasmig,Joseph Madeline,Mehta Sanjay,Ojo Aderonke,Paul Audrey Z.,Pauze Denis R.,Pearson Nadia M.,Rosen Brett,Russell W. Scott,Saidinejad Mohsen,Schwartz Gerald R.,Sloas Harold A.,Swenson Orel,Valente Jonathan H.,Waseem Muhammad,Whiteman Paula J.,Woolridge Dale,Bird Steven B.,Blomkalns Andra L.,Clem Kathleen J.,Courtney D. Mark,Diercks Deborah B.,Hockberger Robert S.,Holmes James F.,Hudak Lauren,Jones Alan E.,Kaji Amy H.,Martin Ian B. K.,Noble Vicki,Storti Enrico,Tsung Jim,Volpicelli Giovanni, , , ,
Abstract
Emergency physicians have used point-of-care ultrasonography since the 1990s. Pediatric emergency medicine physicians have more recently adopted this technology. Point-of-care ultrasonography is used for various scenarios, particularly the evaluation of soft tissue infections or blunt abdominal trauma and procedural guidance. To date, there are no published statements from national organizations specifically for pediatric emergency physicians describing the incorporation of point-of-care ultrasonography into their practice. This document outlines how pediatric emergency departments may establish a formal point-of-care ultrasonography program. This task includes appointing leaders with expertise in point-of-care ultrasonography, effectively training and credentialing physicians in the department, and providing ongoing quality assurance reviews.
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Subject
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
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