Prehospital ultrasound
Journal
Journal of Medical Ultrasound
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
2
Pages
71-77
Date Issued
2014
Author(s)
Abstract
Ultrasound is a commonly used diagnostic tool in clinical conditions. With recent developments in technology, use of portable ultrasound devices has become feasible in prehospital settings. Many studies also proved the feasibility and accuracy of prehospital ultrasound. In this article, we focus on the use of prehospital ultrasound, with emphasis on trauma and chest ultrasound. ? 2014.
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Other Subjects
abdominal injury; acute heart failure; chronic obstructive lung disease; echography; emergency ward; endotracheal intubation; endotracheal tube; feasibility study; heart arrest; heart tamponade; human; lung edema; lung embolism; medical education; outcome assessment; paramedical personnel; pericardial effusion; pneumothorax; review
Publisher
Elsevier (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Type
review