Training the next generation of intensivists: Point-of-care ultrasound

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly becoming integral to clinical practice across many subspecialties. Its value in diagnostics and therapeutics has been validated across various disorders. It is becoming evident that the integration of POCUS in our intensive care units is becoming essential in early diagnostics and interventions that impacts patient outcomes. Therefore, we must train our next generation of intensivists, guided by several established recommendations from multiple societies. To achieve this task, we propose that at least four crucial elements, with full support from the institutional leadership, must be established. These include sufficient number of trained staff, a comprehensive curriculum, an educational platform, and a continuous professional development program. In establishing such a program, the potential harm of misinterpretation leading to mismanagement should be mitigated.