The Influence of Thoracic Ultrasound on the Clinical Practice of Pulmonologists in Portugal.

Bruno S SilvaBeatriz FerrazMaria Inês CostaMaria Esteves BrandãoNuno Cortesão

Published in: Journal of bronchology & interventional pulmonology (2024)

Regular TUS training and utilization are essential to boost user's confidence degree. Its use is already a regular feature in the daily practice of pulmonologists in Portugal, but further and better structured training is required to meet the needs of clinicians. The inclusion of mandatory TUS training in residency programs should be considered in the future.

Keyphrases

clinical practice
virtual reality
healthcare
magnetic resonance imaging
primary care
public health
spinal cord
machine learning
palliative care
physical activity
deep learning
computed tomography
ultrasound guided