Emergency Ultrasound in the Prehospital Setting

This module will explore the breadth and depth of ultrasound use in the prehospital setting. Emergency ultrasound is increasingly being seen as an extension to clinical examination. Emergency ultrasound skills can potentially positively impact upon patient outcome both in terms of out of hospital treatment and also in terms of non-nearest hospital transfer of patients for specialist care. The wide array of potential practice modification promised by prehospital emergency ultrasound need to be introduced carefully and in the context of mentoring and accreditation of potential practitioners. By using reflective questions and establishing learning outcomes, the paramedic will achieve a foundation in the prehospital use of emergency ultrasound.