Table 3 The frequency for which POCUS changed patient diagnosis in each of the different types of ultrasound examinations
Type of ultrasound | Total studies with data input | Numbers of changed diagnosis | Percent changed diagnosis |
|---|---|---|---|
Obstetric | 262 | 64 | 24.4 |
Abdomen/pelvis | 150 | 65 | 43.3 |
Skin and soft tissue | 33 | 15 | 45.5 |
Musculoskeletal | 33 | 13 | 39.4 |
Breast | 33 | 11 | 33.3 |
Cardiovascular | 32 | 15 | 46.8 |
Chest/lungs | 17 | 5 | 29.4 |
Ocular | 8 | 5 | 62.5 |
Thyroid | 2 | 1 | 50 |
Missing | 15 | ||
Total | 584 | 194 | 33.2 |