Table 2 Basic information of LUS training and practice
Questions | n (%) |
|---|---|
Do you think the RTs need to learn LUS? | |
 Yes | 490 (99.2%) |
 No | 4 (0.8%) |
Have you received LUS training? | |
 No training or simple training | 158 (32.0%) |
 In-hospital training | 235 (47.6%) |
 In other hospital training | 40 (8.1%) |
 Special LUS training course | 61 (12.3%) |
Are you willing to receive special LUS training course? | |
 Yes | 480 (97.2%) |
 No | 14 (2.8%) |
Can your department charge and report for LUS? | |
 Yes | 129 (26.1%) |
 No | 365 (73.9%) |
The frequency of using LUS in your clinical work | |
 Never | 167 (33.8%) |
 Rarely | 215 (43.5%) |
 Sometimes | 91 (18.4%) |
 Frequently | 21 (4.3%) |
The cause of limiting your use of lung ultrasound (multi-choice) | |
 Lack of proficiency | 381 (77.1%) |
 Lack of time | 248 (50.2%) |
 Lack of machine | 195 (39.5%) |
 Lack of charges | 137 (27.7%) |
 Lack of trust from clinicians | 51 (10.3%) |
Have you ever used LUS in COVID-19 patient? | |
 No management | 141 (28.5%) |
 Yes | 64 (13.0%) |
 No | 289 (58.5%) |
Do you pay attention to LUS related research and papers? | |
 Yes | 311 (63.0%) |
 No | 183 (37.0%) |