Table 2 The barriers EMS Medical directors perceive to implementing prehospital ultrasound n = 198
Number of respondents | Percentage (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|
Equipment cost | 177 | 89.4% (85.7-93.1) |
Training costs | 146 | 73.7% (68.4-79) |
Challenges in training | 106 | 53.5% (47.5-59.5) |
Transport times | 95 | 48% (42-54) |
Concerns about delaying time to definitive care | 90 | 45.5% (39.5-51.5) |
Ultrasound is beyond the scope of practice of providers | 76 | 38.4% (32.6-44.2) |
Lack of evidence | 76 | 38.4% (32.6-44.2) |
Approval by EMS administration | 25 | 12.6% (8.6-16.6) |
Buy-in by other EMS medical directors | 21 | 10.6% (6.9-14.3) |
Regulatory factors | 29 | 14.6% (10.4-18.8) |