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You are invited to participate in our survey to help us establish the true extent of the use of ultrasound in the Emergency Department. In this survey, approximately 260 specially selected people from Emergency Departments from around the UK will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about; How many/what type of hospitals are using Emergency Department Ultrasound (EDU), what it is being used for, who is performing ultrasound, what training ultrasound operators receive and the perceived limitations/obstructions in hospitals implementing EDU into their department.

It will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. To further guarantee your anonymity, you have been assigned an identification number. As soon as your response has has been noted, or if we have not received a response from you; your personnel information will be removed from the system so that the information that you provide cannot be identified to you or your hospital. Your information will be coded and will remain completly confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact:
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Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

 
 
 
 
Please specify what your current job title and role at your hospital is?
   
 
 
 
Which country is your hospital in:
 
England
 
Northern Ireland
 
Scotland
 
Wales
 
 
 
Please identify all that apply to your hospital:
Your hospital is defined as....
 
... a Teaching Hospital
 
... a District General Hospital
 
... a Community Hospital
 
... a City Hospital
 
... a Major Trauma Centre
 
... a Trauma Unit

 
 
 
Please tick all that apply to your hospital: 
Your hospital has access:
 
... to a CT scanner 24/7
 
... to a CT scanner during day time only
 
... to a radiologist 24/7
 
... to a radiologist during day time only
 
... to diagnostic imaging in the radiology department 24/7
 
... to diagnostic imaging in the radiology department, day time only

 
 
 
Is ultrasound currently used diagnostically in your Emergency Department?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
Please indicate the uses in which ultrasound is used in your Emergency Department. Please tick all that apply to your hospital.
 
Focussed Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST)4 view
 
EXTENDED FAST (eFAST)4 view FAST examination + additional views
 
Detection of suspected Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
 
Detection of suspected Ectopic Pregnancy
 
Identifying cause of Renal Colic(Suspicion of Renal Hydronephrosis)
 
Detection of Foreign Bodies
 
Guidance in Removal of Foreign Bodies
 
Guidance in gaining Central Venous Access
 
Guidance for Thoracentesis insertion
 
Other uses, please specify

 
 
 
If you selected EXTENDED FAST as an examination that your trust utilises, please describe the additional views used
   
 
 
 
Who performs these ultrasound examinations in your emergency department?
Please tick all that apply:
 
Anaesthetist
 
Anaesthetic Assistant
 
General Surgeon
 
Neurosurgeon
 
Thoracic Surgeon
 
Plastic Surgeon Orthopaedic Surgeon
 
Emergency Room Physician
 
Nurses
 
Radiologist
 
Sonographer
 
Other
 

 
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