Point-of-care diagnostic lung ultrasound is highly applicable to the practice of medicine in Saudi Arabia but the current skills gap limits its use

CONCLUSIONS: Whilst POCDLUS is applicable to IM practice in Saudi Arabia, the significant skills gap preclude the provision of a POCDLUS service. As COVID-19 can cause an interstitial syndrome, our pandemic preparation response should include POCDLUS training. The current study is supported by a similar Canadian study and the international standardisation of POCDLUS training may be feasible. The findings of the current study may facilitate the development of POCDLUS training programs for internists throughout Saudi Arabia.

Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - July 20, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Rajkumar Rajendram Mamdouh Souleymane Naveed Mahmood Mubashar Kharal Mohammad AlQahtani Source Type: research