title: SOLCUS: Update On Point-of-Care Ultrasound In Special Operations Medicine.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: Katarzyna Kasia
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Hampton
authors.forename: William N
authors.initials: WN
authors.lastname: Vasios
authors.forename: Paul E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Loos
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D004634:Emergency Medical Technicians / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000193:education*; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D017216:Telemedicine; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014481:United States; D000067398:War-Related Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*