Perceptions on future use of POCUS
| APPLICATION | RESPONDENTS WHO BELIEVE THE APPLICATION IS LIKELY TO BE USED BY FUTURE FAMILY PHYSICIANS, N (%)* | RESPONDENTS WHO BELIEVE THE APPLICATION IS NOT LIKELY TO BE USED BY FUTURE FAMILY PHYSICIANS, N (%)* |
|---|---|---|
| Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm | 10 (71) | 0 (0) |
| Evaluation of the abdomen for free fluid or FAST examination | 7 (50) | 2 (14) |
| Procedural guidance (joint injection, abscess drainage, paracentesis) | 9 (64) | 1 (7) |
| Assessment for DVT in lower extremities | 7 (50) | 4 (29) |
| Right upper quadrant to assess for gallbladder stone or signs of cholecystitis | 8 (57) | 2 (14) |
| Limited echocardiogram to evaluate for contractility or pericardial effusion | 8 (57) | 3 (21) |
| Musculoskeletal ultrasound to assess for tendinopathy | 7 (50) | 2 (14) |
| Transabdominal scan for confirmation of intrauterine pregnancy | 7 (50) | 0 (0) |
| Obstetric ultrasound for fetal position | 9 (64) | 0 (0) |
| Kidney ultrasound to rule out hydronephrosis | 8 (57) | 1 (7) |
DVT—deep vein thrombosis, FAST—focused assessment with sonography for trauma, POCUS—point-of-care ultrasound.
↵* Not all respondents answered all questions.