Unit Guide
Reporting & Documentation
Images from all POCUS non-training scans should be stored and a formal structured report created. This is the GPICS standard and supports clinical review, governance, and quality control.
Every report should include: operator and accreditation · machine images are stored on · study findings and interpretation · title highlighting the report type.
Import the POCUS acronym expanders on EPR
One-time setup · 5 steps · uses Alistair’s templates
Import the POCUS acronym expanders on EPR
One-time setup · 5 steps · uses Alistair’s templates
1
In EPR, open Preferences and then Acronym Expansion.
2
In your own acronym expansion window, tap Import from other users. From the new window select Cranfield, Dr Alistair.
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3
You’ll see Alistair’s full list of acronym expansions. Tick the boxes next to the structured reports you want and press OK.
Available reports:
#POCUSheart
#POCUSlung
#POCUSabdo
#POCUSdvt
#POCUSlung
#POCUSabdo
#POCUSdvt
4
In the patient’s EPR page, add a new Clinical Note v2. Tap the bubble at the top to name the note appropriately (e.g. POCUS Heart).
5
In the note, type the acronym (e.g.
#POCUSheart) and press enter. The structured report template appears, ready to populate.