Table 1: Questionnaire on Perioperative utilisation of ultrasound.
No. |
Question |
Responses |
1 |
What are you currently pursuing? |
Post graduate trainee Senior Resident Others |
2 |
Is Ultrasonography available at your place? |
Yes No |
3 |
How often do you use USG in the perioperative period? |
Frequently/daily Occasionally Never |
4 |
How frequently have you been given training in the utilisation of USG in the perioperative period? |
Regularly Occasionally Never |
5 |
Where have you used USG more frequently in the perioperative period? |
Preoperative assessment Intraoperative procedures Postoperative diagnosis and treatment |
6 |
Have you evaluated the preoperative fluid status using USG? |
Yes, routinely in all cases In specific cases Never |
7 |
Have you assessed Gastric residual volume using USG in patients posted for emergency surgeries? |
Yes No |
8 |
Have you used USG for preoperative assessment in an anticipated difficult airway? |
Yes No |
9 |
What was your next step when you encountered multiple failed attempts at spinal/epidural? |
Converted to general anaesthesia Tried under USG guidance |
10 |
Did you include DVT screening in your preoperative evaluation of patients at high risk? |
Yes No |
11 |
Have you performed screening ECHO in any emergency/Elective cases? |
Yes No |
12 |
Do you think USG is underutilised in the perioperative period? |
Yes No |
13 |
Do you think USG training should be a part of anaesthesia curriculum? |
Yes No |
14 |
Is the use of USG restricted by time? |
Yes No |
15 |
Do you feel you have received adequate training for using USG in the perioperative period? |
Yes Need more training Not received any training |