Table 1: Questionnaire on Perioperative utilisation of ultrasound.

No.

Question

Responses

1

What are you currently pursuing?

Post graduate trainee

Senior Resident

Others

2

Is Ultrasonography available at your place?

Yes

No

3

How often do you use USG in the perioperative period?

Frequently/daily

Occasionally

Never

4

How frequently have you been given training in the utilisation of USG in the perioperative period?

Regularly

Occasionally

Never

5

Where have you used USG more frequently in the perioperative period?

Preoperative assessment

Intraoperative procedures

Postoperative diagnosis and treatment

6

Have you evaluated the preoperative fluid status using USG?

Yes, routinely in all cases

In specific cases

Never

7

Have you assessed Gastric residual volume using USG in patients posted for emergency surgeries?

Yes

No

8

Have you used USG for preoperative assessment in an anticipated difficult airway?

Yes

No

9

What was your next step when you encountered multiple failed attempts at spinal/epidural?

Converted to general anaesthesia

Tried under USG guidance

10

Did you include DVT screening in your preoperative evaluation of patients at high risk?

Yes

No

11

Have you performed screening ECHO in any emergency/Elective cases?

Yes

No

12

Do you think USG is underutilised in the perioperative period?

Yes

No

13

Do you think USG training should be a part of anaesthesia curriculum?

Yes

No

14

Is the use of USG restricted by time?

Yes

No

15

Do you feel you have received adequate training for using USG in the perioperative period?

Yes

Need more training

Not received any training