Improving Military Provider Confidence in Basic Ultrasound Skills
Abstract
Within the military, primary care providers may have to assume roles outside of the civilian scope of practice. Military providers must utilize readily available resources to determine the best care of the injured soldier in resource-limited environments. Despite ultrasound machines becoming a standard asset of deployed military personnel, some military primary care providers are ill-equipped and unfamiliar with the capabilities of ultrasound. This lack of familiarization leads to delays on the battlefield in the stratification of treatment, evacuation, and management. Improving military provider confidence in ultrasound techniques and skills can improve the quality and delivery of patient care.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 28, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1182863
Entities
People
- Matthew Watson
- Regina Thorp
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences