Utilization of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Emergency and Critical Care: Role of Nursing for Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy and Efficiency-Systematic Review.
Alfoti, B., Alfoti, F., Alothman, S., Al-Dhafiri, T., Al-Harbi, N., Al-Khalidi, A., Alzahrany, N., Abutalib, F., Almojam, S., Al-Hayani, S., Al Zaid, M., Alotaibi, A., Hamed, A., Alanezi, A., Alawfi, M., Al-Harbi, R., Alotaibi, N. (2024). Utilization of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Emergency and Critical Care: Role of Nursing for Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy and Efficiency-Systematic Review.. EKB Journal Management System, 67(13), 705-716. doi: 10.21608/ejchem.2024.297100.9851
Bushra Othman Omar Alfoti; Fatimah Othman Omar Alfoti; Saleh Turki Hamad Alothman; Taraf Munishid Arfaj Al-Dhafiri; Noura Hamad Marawi Al-Harbi; Asmaa Muhammad Al-Khalidi; Naif Daifallah Bakhit Alzahrany; Fatimah Mohammed Abutalib; Suliman Ali Almojam; Sultan Ali, Muhammad Al-Hayani; Mahmood Mansour Saeed Al Zaid; Ayed Bedah Alotaibi; Azza Ahmed Hamed; Ahlam Awied Alanezi; Meead Abdullatif Alawfi; Reem Azwi Khudair Al-Harbi; Norah Faihan Ayad Alotaibi. "Utilization of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Emergency and Critical Care: Role of Nursing for Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy and Efficiency-Systematic Review.". EKB Journal Management System, 67, 13, 2024, 705-716. doi: 10.21608/ejchem.2024.297100.9851
Alfoti, B., Alfoti, F., Alothman, S., Al-Dhafiri, T., Al-Harbi, N., Al-Khalidi, A., Alzahrany, N., Abutalib, F., Almojam, S., Al-Hayani, S., Al Zaid, M., Alotaibi, A., Hamed, A., Alanezi, A., Alawfi, M., Al-Harbi, R., Alotaibi, N. (2024). 'Utilization of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Emergency and Critical Care: Role of Nursing for Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy and Efficiency-Systematic Review.', EKB Journal Management System, 67(13), pp. 705-716. doi: 10.21608/ejchem.2024.297100.9851
Alfoti, B., Alfoti, F., Alothman, S., Al-Dhafiri, T., Al-Harbi, N., Al-Khalidi, A., Alzahrany, N., Abutalib, F., Almojam, S., Al-Hayani, S., Al Zaid, M., Alotaibi, A., Hamed, A., Alanezi, A., Alawfi, M., Al-Harbi, R., Alotaibi, N. Utilization of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Emergency and Critical Care: Role of Nursing for Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy and Efficiency-Systematic Review.. EKB Journal Management System, 2024; 67(13): 705-716. doi: 10.21608/ejchem.2024.297100.9851

Utilization of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Emergency and Critical Care: Role of Nursing for Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy and Efficiency-Systematic Review.

Egyptian Journal of Chemistry
Volume 67, Issue 13, December 2024, Page 705-716  XML PDF (688.37 K)
Document Type: Review Articles
DOI: 10.21608/ejchem.2024.297100.9851
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Bushra Othman Omar Alfoti; Fatimah Othman Omar Alfoti; Saleh Turki Hamad Alothman; Taraf Munishid Arfaj Al-Dhafiri; Noura Hamad Marawi Al-Harbi; Asmaa Muhammad Al-Khalidi; Naif Daifallah Bakhit Alzahrany; Fatimah Mohammed Abutalib; Suliman Ali Almojam; Sultan Ali, Muhammad Al-Hayani; Mahmood Mansour Saeed Al Zaid; Ayed Bedah Alotaibi; Azza Ahmed Hamed; Ahlam Awied Alanezi; Meead Abdullatif Alawfi; Reem Azwi Khudair Al-Harbi; Norah Faihan Ayad Alotaibi
Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Background: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as a valuable diagnostic tool across various healthcare settings, role of nursing and specifically in emergency department, prompting efforts to enhance education, implementation, and technological innovations. This comprehensive review synthesizes recent data on POCUS techniques, uses, benefits, nursing roles, barriers, nursing role, and technological advancements. Methods: Data from diverse sources, including academic literature, surveys, and studies, were synthesized to provide a comprehensive overview of POCUS-related topics. Discussions encompassed POCUS techniques, clinical applications, benefits, nursing roles, barriers to implementation, and recent technological innovations. Results: Recent studies have highlighted the expanding utility of POCUS techniques in diverse clinical scenarios, ranging from obstetric and gynecologic care to trauma assessment and heart failure management. Furthermore, nurse-led POCUS initiatives have demonstrated promising outcomes in improving patient care and outcomes, particularly in rural and underserved communities. However, challenges persist, including barriers related to equipment availability, training, funding, infrastructure, and quality assurance. Technological innovations such as ultrasound-on-chip technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and augmented reality (AR) hold promise for addressing some of these challenges and advancing POCUS education and implementation. Discussion: The findings underscore the importance of ongoing efforts to address barriers and enhance POCUS education, implementation, and technology. Collaboration among healthcare professionals, policymakers, educators, and technology developers is crucial for realizing the full potential of POCUS in improving patient care and outcomes. Conclusion: While significant progress has been made in POCUS education, implementation, and technology, challenges remain. Continued investment in education, training, infrastructure, and technological innovations is essential for maximizing the benefits of POCUS across diverse healthcare settings.
Keywords
point-of-care ultrasound; POCUS education; nursing roles; barriers; technological innovations
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