Butterflies in the Field: Introducing Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Paramedics in Rural and Wilderness Emergency Medical Services

Point of care ultrasound training for paramedics in rural and wilderness EMS settings is feasible, well-received, and results in successful use of POCUS for patient care and transport decision-making. Broader implementation and research may provide further insight to EMS clinician satisfaction, diagnostic accuracy and impact on patient outcomes in austere environments.