Abstract
Danish anaesthesiologists use ultrasound (US) to examine and treat acutely ill or traumatized patients in the emergency room, operating theatre and intensive care unit. They are also involved in pre-hospital care where US may theoretically be beneficial for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The literature concerning the potential use of emergency US in the pre-hospital setting is evaluated. Evidence from both Europe and the USA indicates that pre-hospital US improves diagnosis and visitation of acutely ill or traumatized patients.
Udgivelsesdato: 2009-Aug-31
Udgivelsesdato: 2009-Aug-31
Translated title of the contribution | Prehospital ultrasound |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Læger |
Volume | 171 |
Issue | 36 |
Pages (from-to) | 2545-7 |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- Clinical Competence
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Echocardiography
- Emergency Medical Services
- Heart Arrest
- Humans
- Ultrasonography
- Wounds and Injuries