A Call to Action for the Pediatric Critical Care Community

Healthcare regulatory bodies have escalated concerns regarding the use of point-of-care ultrasound by nonradiology and noncardiology physicians. A recently published PCCM Perspective identified that data do not support many of these concerns and addressed common misconceptions associated with point-of-care ultrasound use in the critical care setting. Indeed, the global point-of-care ultrasound community and specifically the pediatric critical care community have the opportunity to be leaders in demonstrating how to translate new skills and technologies to the bedside in a safe and effective manner. We seek to extend the conversation and propose next steps in supporting integration of point-of-care ultrasound in pediatric critical care practice.

Automated summary

Healthcare regulatory bodies have raised concerns about non-radiologists and non-cardiologists using point-of-care ultrasound, but recent data do not support these concerns. The global point-of-care ultrasound community, particularly in pediatric critical care, can lead the way in demonstrating safe and effective translation of new skills and technologies to the bedside. There is an opportunity to continue the conversation and propose next steps for integrating point-of-care ultrasound into pediatric critical care practice.