SOLCUS: Update On Point-of-Care Ultrasound In Special Operations Medicine
Hampton, K.Kasia.; Vasios, W.N.; Loos, P.E.
Journal of Special Operations Medicine a Peer Reviewed Journal for Sof Medical Professionals 16(1): 58-61
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 1553-9768 PMID: 27045495 Document Number: 686922
Point-of-care ultrasonography has been recognized as a relevant and versatile tool in Special Operations Forces (SOF) medicine. The Special Operator Level Clinical Ultrasound (SOLCUS) program has been developed specifically for SOF Medics. A number of challenges, including skill sustainment, high-volume training, and quality assurance, have been identified. Potential solutions, including changes to content delivery methods and application of tele-ultrasound, are described in this article. Given the shift in operational context toward extended care in austere environments, a curriculum adjustment for the SOLCUS program is also proposed.