Developing an emergency ultrasound app - a collaborative project between clinicians from different universities

Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. 2015 Jun 20:23:47. doi: 10.1186/s13049-015-0130-2.

Abstract

Focused emergency ultrasound is rapidly evolving as a clinical skill for bedside examination by physicians at all levels of education. Ultrasound is highly operator-dependent and relevant training is essential to ensure appropriate use. When supplementing hands-on focused ultrasound courses, e-learning can increase the learning effect. We developed an emergency ultrasound app to enable onsite e-learning for trainees. In this paper, we share our experiences in the development of this app and present the final product.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence / standards*
  • Emergencies*
  • Emergency Medicine / education*
  • Humans
  • Point-of-Care Systems / standards*
  • Software Design*
  • Ultrasonography / trends*
  • Universities*