Table 4 Barriers of using Ultrasound
Always | Frequently | Sometimes | Seldom | Never | As clinically indicated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I want to use ultrasound guidance more frequently as part of my perioperative care: | 26 (39) | 20 (30) | 15 (23) | 3 (5) | 2 (3) | 0 (0) |
I feel like I have adequate training to use ultrasound regularly: | 17 (26) | 17 (26) | 20 (30) | 9 (14) | 2 (3) | 1 (2) |
I do NOT need to use ultrasound guidance in my practice: | 0 | 0 | 2 (3) | 9 (14) | 15 (23) | 40 (61) |
The institution where I practice does NOT have enough ultrasound machines for me to use on a regular basis: | 14 (21) | 9 (14) | 16 (24) | 7 (11) | 11 (17) | 9 (14) |
Ultrasound is used on a regular basis at the institution where I practice: | 22 (33) | 23 (35) | 9 (14) | 7 (11) | 4 (6) | 1 (2) |
I am encouraged to use ultrasound by the clinical leadership at my institution: | 14 (21) | 15 (23) | 20 (30) | 3 (5) | 7 (11) | 7 (11) |