A5006449053- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Radiology practices and education
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
Central Finland Health Care District
2021-2025
University of Eastern Finland
2021-2023
Päijät-Hämeen Keskussairaala
2023
Abstract Background Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) has become integral to emergency medicine (EM) as a critical diagnostic support tool. In Finland, where EM was formally recognised specialty recently in 2013, historical lack of systematic training for POCUS existed. Such largely depended on individual initiative rather than standardised program while many other areas have already seen the introduction structured education. The aim this study is identify key factors and barriers...
Abstract Background The use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasing. Numerous investigators have evaluated the learning curves in POCUS, but there are no published studies on how emergency physicians perceive their own competence level with this skill. Methods A nationwide survey amongst Finnish was conducted. respondents reported POCUS and it has affected clinical decision-making. number examinations performed compared to self-assessed skill different applications. Cut-off values...
Abstract Background The aim of this study was to retrospectively determine whether teaching limited compression ultrasound (LCUS) general practitioners (GP) would reduce the number patients with a suspected lower extremity DVT referred hospital for (US) examination. According current literature, an LCUS protocol is safe way diagnose or exclude deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and good option radiologist-performed whole-leg (US), especially in remote health care units where there may be...
Abstract Background The aim of this retrospective study was to determine whether diagnosing a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in primary health care using limited compression ultrasound (LCUS) can save resources compared referring these patients hospital. According the current literature, LCUS is as safe standard protocol based on whole-leg (US). Methods We created standardized patient for cost-analysis model 76 that were referred hospital suspected DVT. Travel distance centre and calculated...