POCUS NEEDS ASSESSMENT IN PAEDIATRIC ACUTE CARE, MALAWI

The study aimed to describe the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in a pediatric acute-care setting in Malawi, focusing on clinical indications, examination types, and frequency of positive findings. Over one year, 225 ultrasounds were performed on 142 patients at a tertiary hospital in Lilongwe. The most common indications were respiratory distress, edema, and shock/arrest. Cardiac, lung, and trauma-focused (FAST) exams were most frequent, with significant pathology found in 68% of non-procedural scans. The study concludes that POCUS is valuable for clinical decision-making and procedural guidance, suggesting that cardiopulmonary, FAST, and procedural exams be included in future POCUS training curricula in similar settings.

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What is the primary goal of conducting a POCUS needs assessment in this context?

To train adult care physicians

To reduce healthcare costs

To evaluate the need and potential benefits of POCUS in pediatric acute care

To develop new ultrasound technologies

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Which country is the focus of this needs assessment?

South Africa

Malawi

Nigeria

Kenya

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In what type of medical setting is the needs assessment being conducted?

Rehabilitative care

Acute care

Preventive care

Chronic care

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Which patient population is the focus of the needs assessment?

Adult patients

Pediatric patients

Geriatric patients

Prenatal patients

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What does POCUS stand for in the context of the title?

Post-Operative Care Ultrasound

Pediatric Orthopedic Care Ultrasound

Point-Of-Care Ultrasound

Pediatric Oncology Clinical Ultrasound

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