Table 1 Full list of questions included in the survey and answers from 46 respondents
Question | Answer |
|---|---|
Background information | Â |
1. Which country are you working in? | Austria: 2 (4.3%) |
| Â | Bulgaria: 2 (4.3%) |
| Â | Croatia: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | Cyprus: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | Czech Republic: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | Denmark: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | Estonia: 2 (4.3%) |
| Â | Finland: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | France: 2 (4.3%) |
| Â | Greece: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | Germany: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | Hungary: 3 (6.5%) |
| Â | Iceland: 2 (4.3%) |
| Â | Ireland: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | Italy: 2 (4.3%) |
| Â | Latvia: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | Lithuania: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | Luxembourg: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | Malta: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | Netherlands: 2 (4.3%) |
| Â | Norway: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | Portugal: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | Poland 2: (4.3%) |
| Â | Romania: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | Slovenia: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | Spain: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | Sweden: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | Switzerland: 2 (4.3%) |
| Â | Turkey: 3 (6.5%) |
| Â | United Kingdom: 4 (8.7%) |
2. Which type of practice are you working in? | University Hospital: 34 (73.9%) |
| Â | Teaching Hospital: 6 (13%) |
| Â | General Hospital: 8 (17.4%) |
| Â | Private practice: 3 (6.5%) |
| Â | Elective outpatients: 1 (2.2%) |
3. What types of ultrasound do you perform in your practice? | General ultrasound: 38 (82.6%) |
| Â | Musculoskeletal ultrasound: 20 (43.5%) |
| Â | Other: 19 (41.3%) Â Vascular: 4 (11%) Â Biopsy: 2 (4.3%) Â Neuro/Head and Neck: 2 (4.3%) Â Interventional: 4 (11%) Â Paediatric: 2 (4.3%) Â Breast: 1 (2.2%) Â None: 1 (2.2%) |
Dedicated PPE questions | Â |
In COVID-19 positive ( +) patients which PPE is used by patients? |  |
4. Masks | Non-surgical: 0 (0%) |
| Â | Surgical: 25 (54.3%) |
| Â | FFP2: 10 (21.7%) |
| Â | FFP3: 9 (19.6%) |
| Â | No facemask used: 2 (4.3%) |
5. Goggles | Yes: 13 (28.3%) |
| Â | No: 33 (71.7%) |
6. Face shield | Yes: 17 (37%) |
| Â | No: 29 (63%) |
7. Gown | Yes: 24 (52.2%) |
| Â | No: 22 (47.8%) |
8. Gloves | Yes: 24 (52.2%) |
| Â | No: 22 (47.8%) |
9. Plastic screen/wall | Yes: 7 (15.2%) |
| Â | No: 39 (84.8%) |
In COVID-19 positive ( +) patients which PPE is used by Doctors? |  |
10. Masks | Non-surgical: 0 (0%) |
| Â | Surgical: 12 (26.1%) |
| Â | FFP2: 18 (39.1%) |
| Â | FFP3: 16 (34.8%) |
| Â | No face mask used: 0 (0%) |
11. Goggles | Yes: 37 (80.4%) |
| Â | No: 9 (19.6%) |
12. Face shield | Yes: 38 (82.6%) |
| Â | No: 8 (17.4%) |
13. Gown | Yes: 44 (95.7%) |
| Â | No: 2 (4.3%) |
14. Gloves | Yes: 45 (97.8%) |
| Â | No: 1 (2.2%) |
15. Plastic screen/wall | Yes: 9 (19.6%) |
| Â | No: 37 (80.4%) |
16. Regarding COVID-19 asymptomatic patients, how is this determined? | PCR test: 18 (39.1%) |
| Â | Questionnaire by phone: 13 (28.3%) |
| Â | Questionnaire at the door of the hospital/practice: 29 (63%) |
| Â | We do not test/enquire about asymptomatic patients: 10 (21.7%) |
| Â | In case of positive questionnaire PCR test necessary: 3 (6.5%) |
| Â | All the patients undergoing an US exam should carry a non-surgical mask: 2 (4.3%) |
| Â | Check list when entering hospital including temperature testing: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | No: 1 (2.2%) |
17. Regarding COVID-19 asymptomatic patients, how many days in advance are they tested/questioned? | 0–1 day: 9 |
|  | 2–3 days: 6 |
|  |  > 3 days: 1 |
In COVID-19 asymptomatic patients which PPE is used? | Â |
18. Masks | Non-surgical: 1 (2.2%) |
| Â | Surgical: 33 (71.7%) |
| Â | FFP2: 4 (8.7%) |
| Â | FFP3: 4 (8.7%) |
| Â | No facemasks used: 4 (8.7%) |
19. Goggles | Yes: 7 (15.2%) |
| Â | No: 39 (84.8%) |
20. Face shield | Yes: 9 (19.6%) |
| Â | No: 37 (80.4%) |
21. Gown | Yes: 15 (32.6%) |
| Â | No: 31 (67.4%) |
22. Gloves | Yes: 18 (39.1%) |
| Â | No: 28 (60.9%) |
23. Plastic screen/wall | Yes: 5 (10.9%) |
| Â | No: 41 (89.1%) |
In COVID-19 asymptomatic patients which PPE is used by Doctors? | Â |
24. Masks | Non-surgical: 0 (0%) |
| Â | Surgical: 29 (63%) |
| Â | FFP2: 9 (19.6%) |
| Â | FFP3: 6 (13%) |
| Â | No facemasks: 2 (4.3%) |
25. Goggles | Yes: 21 (45.7%) |
| Â | No: 25 (54.3%) |
26. Face shield | Yes: 20 (43.5%) |
| Â | No: 26 (56.5%) |
27. Gown | Yes: 27 (58.7%) |
| Â | No:19 (41.3%) |
28. Gloves | Yes: 39 (84.8%) |
| Â | No: 7 (15.2%) |
29. Plastic screen/wall | Yes: 5 (10.9%) |
| Â | No: 41 (89.1%) |
Rules and guidelines | Â |
30. Do you have different rules for different types of ultrasound? | Yes: 13 (28.3%) |
| Â | No: 33 (71.7%) |
31. Do you have national guidelines? | Yes:17 (37%) |
| Â | No: 29 (63%) |