2025/03/01 by Jennifer Elizabeth Norton, Andras Husz, Zoltán Györgyi · 1 voice
Medicine · #Ultrasound in Clinical Applications #Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment #Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
paper · pdf · doi:10.1111/nicc.70019
openalex publication_date 2025/03/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/31
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) offers diagnostic insights, safety enhancements and increased procedural success in neonatal and paediatric care. However, POCUS use among Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) in the United Kingdom is limited. This study outlines a roadmap for ANPs to develop POCUS competence in Paediatric Critical Care (PCC), improving diagnostic efficiency, management and procedural success. POCUS integration in paediatric ANP roles enhances patient care. A structured training pathway and supportive team environment are crucial for skill acquisition. ANPs can potentially participate in POCUS-related quality improvement and research projects as well. ANPs are well positioned to deliver POCUS skilfully, and its integration into clinical practice can lead to improved patient outcomes and enhanced health care delivery.