Professional Standards in Thoracic Ultrasound - EFSUMB Position Paper

Christian B. Laursen; Gabriele Via; Damien Basille; Rahul Bhatnagar; Christian Jenssen; Lars Konge; Silvia Mongodi; Pia Iben Pietersen; Helmut Prosch; Najib M. Rahman; Paul S. Sidhu; Matthias Wustner; Caroline Ewertsen

doi:10.1055/a-2702-5310

Professional Standards in Thoracic Ultrasound - EFSUMB Position Paper

Christian B. Laursen, Gabriele Via, Damien Basille, Rahul Bhatnagar, Christian Jenssen, Lars Konge, Silvia Mongodi, Pia Iben Pietersen, Helmut Prosch, Najib M. Rahman, Paul S. Sidhu, Matthias Wustner, Caroline Ewertsen

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Abstract

This position paper of the European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB) on professional standards in thoracic ultrasound is a supplement to EFSUMB's previously published professional standards in medical ultrasound - general aspects. The paper represents a position across the different medical professions within EFSUMB regarding optimal standards for the performing and reporting of thoracic ultrasound examinations by any professional ultrasound practitioner. It describes aspects that ensure procedure quality, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability in the application of thoracic ultrasound. The paper provides recommendations regarding safety and the indication for thoracic ultrasound examinations, requirements for examination rooms, structured examinations, systematic reporting of results, and the management, communication, and archiving of ultrasound data.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Tidsskrift	Ultraschall in der Medizin
Vol/bind	47
Udgave nummer	01
Sider (fra-til)	42-50
Antal sider	9
ISSN	0172-4614
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2702-5310
Status	Udgivet - 2026
Udgivet eksternt	Ja

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