Limited diagnostic tools in emergency settings affect out-of-hospital care, and prehospital ultrasound could help bridge this gap.
A survey of emergency physicians in Germany showed that 71.9% believe point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is beneficial, but only 43.8% had formal POCUS training.
Those who participated in certified training and regularly used ultrasound reported higher self-confidence in their POCUS skills, highlighting the importance of education and practice in improving emergency diagnostics.