Abstract
Increasing radiology capacity in low-income countries (LIC) can improve clinicians’ access to diagnostic imaging tools and improve patient care. Ultrasound (US) is important in LIC due to its lower cost compared to that of CT or MRI scans and its excellent diagnostic ability. The relative portability of the equipment makes it ideal for donation by charitable organizations. We describe our experience as a radiology-capacity-focused charity working with the Haitian healthcare system and propose strategies to increase ultrasound capacity in other poor countries.
Highlights
It is widely quoted from the World Health Organization (WHO) that two-thirds of the world does not have access to radiology services, and recent authors affirm that access to imaging in the low-income regions of the world remains dismal (1)
We describe our experience as a radiology-capacity-focused charity working with the Haitian healthcare system and propose strategies to increase ultrasound capacity in other poor countries
More portable devices have allowed for the development of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS), where the exam is performed at the patient’s bedside or in the field, which is helpful in austere resource settings
Summary
It is widely quoted from the World Health Organization (WHO) that two-thirds of the world does not have access to radiology services, and recent authors affirm that access to imaging in the low-income regions of the world remains dismal (1). Based on HRD Corps assessment tours across Haiti in 20172018, most of the 15 hospitals and clinics have ultrasound. Building radiology capacity in LIC often requires sourcing the imaging equipment and finding ways to service that equipment for the client site.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
