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A questionnaire-based survey of perioperative utilisation of ultrasound among anaesthesiology residents

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Original Article

Author Details : Pharanitharan Natarajan, Chandini Kukanti*

Volume : 11, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 66-71

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijca.2024.012

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Abstract

Background: Ultrasonography (USG) is a resourceful tool in the perioperative period. A structured training curriculum during residency can enhance the utilisation of USG among residents.
Aim : This cross-sectional online survey was conducted to evaluate the utilisation of USG in the perioperative period and to assess the adequacy of current training.
Materials and Methods: A questionnaire was formatted consisting of 15 questions. The questionnaire was sent to the participants through email or any electronic mode of communication. This was an electronic survey conducted after obtaining informed consent from the participants.
Results: It was found that although the availability of USG has increased, its use in the perioperative period is limited due to various factors such as time constraints. The adequacy of training is significantly different depending on the frequency of training (p-value < 0 N=82,> Conclusion: Integration of a structured training curriculum in USG as a part of anaesthesiology residency can aid in enhancing patient care in the perioperative period.
 

Keywords: USG, POCUS, Training, Perioperative care.

How to cite : Natarajan P, Kukanti C, A questionnaire-based survey of perioperative utilisation of ultrasound among anaesthesiology residents. Indian J Clin Anaesth 2024;11(1):66-71

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