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To evaluate the use of POCUS and identify barriers among emergency physicians in Riyadh for diagnosing shock.

July 16, 2026Cureus0 citationsOpen Access

Point-of-Care Ultrasound Utilization and Barriers in Shock Diagnosis Among Emergency Physicians

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Shock Diagnosis: Perceptions, Usage, and Barriers Among Emergency Physicians in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Cross-sectional survey evaluates POCUS use and barriers in emergency physicians, suggesting improved training may enhance usage.

To evaluate the use of POCUS and identify barriers among emergency physicians in Riyadh for diagnosing shock.
Cross-sectional survey conducted among emergency medicine consultants, specialists, and senior residents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Utilized convenience and snowball sampling to recruit participants between October 2025 and March 2026.
Collected data on demographics, POCUS utilization, perceptions, benefits, and barriers using a structured questionnaire.
96 (63.2%) of participants reported frequent POCUS use (daily or 3-5 times/week).
The RUSH protocol was utilized by 137 (90.1%) participants as the primary assessment for shock.
Significant barriers included time constraints (93 (61.2%)), limited access to ultrasound machines (82 (54.0%)), and lack of formal training (78 (51.3%)).

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July 16, 2026Cureus0 citationsOpen Access

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Shock Diagnosis: Perceptions, Usage, and Barriers Among Emergency Physicians in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Cross-sectional survey evaluates POCUS use and barriers in emergency physicians, suggesting improved training may enhance usage.

To evaluate the use of POCUS and identify barriers among emergency physicians in Riyadh for diagnosing shock.
Cross-sectional survey conducted among emergency medicine consultants, specialists, and senior residents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Utilized convenience and snowball sampling to recruit participants between October 2025 and March 2026.
Collected data on demographics, POCUS utilization, perceptions, benefits, and barriers using a structured questionnaire.
96 (63.2%) of participants reported frequent POCUS use (daily or 3-5 times/week).
The RUSH protocol was utilized by 137 (90.1%) participants as the primary assessment for shock.
Significant barriers included time constraints (93 (61.2%)), limited access to ultrasound machines (82 (54.0%)), and lack of formal training (78 (51.3%)).

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