National survey of bedside ultrasound use in pediatric critical care*

This national survey of the use of bedside ultrasound in pediatric critical care reveals widespread use of the technology. When using bedside ultrasound for vascular access, the preferred site is the internal jugular vein. Despite widespread use of bedside ultrasound, formal training that occurs routinely in other subspecialties is lacking. This survey provides meaningful demographic data that can be useful in planning future prospective studies and implementing formal training in bedside ultrasound for pediatric critical care fellows.