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Purpose of Review <p>This review examines the applications of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in pediatric emergency departments in low-resource settings (LRS), assesses implementation challenges, highlights successful programs, and explores future directions, such as training, policy support, and technological advancements.</p> Recent Findings <p>POCUS has proven highly effective in diagnosing various pediatric emergencies, including respiratory conditions like pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and pleural effusions, as well as cardiac emergencies like pericardial effusion and left ventricular dysfunction. Successful POCUS programs in Pakistan, South Sudan, Uganda, Haiti, and Ghana underscore its feasibility and impact on patient care in LRS. These programs often involve focused training for healthcare providers, integration of POCUS into standard protocols, and ongoing mentorship. However, challenges remain, including inadequate infrastructure, training deficits, financial constraints, and cultural/institutional barriers.</p> Summary <p>POCUS has the potential to transform pediatric emergency care in LRS by enabling rapid and accurate diagnoses, facilitating timely interventions, and ultimately improving patient outcomes. To realize this potential, it is crucial to address implementation challenges through tailored training programs, sustainable funding models, supportive policies, and the integration of technologies like telemedicine and AI. By addressing these challenges, POCUS can become an indispensable tool for pediatric emergency care globally.</p>

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Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Pediatric Emergency Care in Low-Resource Settings: A Literature Review of Applications, Successes, and Future Directions

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    2025年1月23日

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  • Mohammed Alaswad,
  • Eslam Moumen Ali Abady,
  • Sara M. Darawish,
  • Anas M. Barabrah,
  • Olalekan John Okesanya,
  • Syeda Alishah Zehra,
  • Yenifer Aponte,
  • Sameer A. Alkubati,
  • Mohammed Alsabri

摘要

Purpose of Review

This review examines the applications of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in pediatric emergency departments in low-resource settings (LRS), assesses implementation challenges, highlights successful programs, and explores future directions, such as training, policy support, and technological advancements.

Recent Findings

POCUS has proven highly effective in diagnosing various pediatric emergencies, including respiratory conditions like pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and pleural effusions, as well as cardiac emergencies like pericardial effusion and left ventricular dysfunction. Successful POCUS programs in Pakistan, South Sudan, Uganda, Haiti, and Ghana underscore its feasibility and impact on patient care in LRS. These programs often involve focused training for healthcare providers, integration of POCUS into standard protocols, and ongoing mentorship. However, challenges remain, including inadequate infrastructure, training deficits, financial constraints, and cultural/institutional barriers.

Summary

POCUS has the potential to transform pediatric emergency care in LRS by enabling rapid and accurate diagnoses, facilitating timely interventions, and ultimately improving patient outcomes. To realize this potential, it is crucial to address implementation challenges through tailored training programs, sustainable funding models, supportive policies, and the integration of technologies like telemedicine and AI. By addressing these challenges, POCUS can become an indispensable tool for pediatric emergency care globally.