Table 3 Factors that would facilitate implementation of prehospital ultrasound among to EMS medical directors not currently using ultrasound
Research n = 174 | Number of respondents | Percentage (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
Studies demonstrating improvement in patient mortality | 125 | 71.8% (65.9-77.7) |
Studies demonstrating improvement in patient morbidity | 127 | 73.0% (67.2-78.8) |
Studies on sensitivity and specificity of ultrasound used by paramedic operators | 97 | 55.7% (49.2-62.2) |
Studies on the effect of prehospital ultrasound on transport time | 92 | 52.9% (46.4-59.4) |
Studies about the potential indications for prehospital ultrasound | 92 | 52.9% (46.4-59.4) |
Case studies demonstrating examples of prehospital ultrasound and patient outcomes | 45 | 25.9% (20.2-31.6) |
Other facilitating factors n = 165 | ||
Decreased cost | 115 | 69.7% (63.5-75.9) |
Practice guidelines including prehospital ultrasound | 109 | 66.1% (59.7-72.5) |
Standardized training available for EMS staff | 96 | 58.2% (51.5-64.9) |
Policy statements endorsing ultrasound | 74 | 44.8% (38.1-51.5) |