False negative pericardial Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma examination following cardiac rupture from blunt thoracic trauma: a case report [PDF]
, 2015 INTRODUCTION: The Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma examination is an invaluable tool in the initial assessment of any injured patient. Although highly sensitive and accurate for identifying hemoperitoneum, occasional false negative results ...
Ammar Almadani +2 more
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Suspicion of penetrating cardiac injury: Curing or caring?
Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia, 2020 Identifying penetrating cardiac injury in hemodynamically stable patients can be challenging especially when the patient has no signs of cardiac tamponade and no pericardial effusion identified on transthoracic echocardiography.
Nicolas Imbert +3 more
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A novel streamlined trauma response team training improves imaging efficiency for pediatric blunt abdominal trauma patients [PDF]
, 2019 Background/purpose The morbidity and mortality of children with traumatic injuries are directly related to the time to definitive management of their injuries.
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Experience of a tutor centric model for sonography training of emergency department registrars in an Australian urban emergency department 2009–2012 [PDF]
, 2015 Purpose: To assess the impact of a regular sonographer proctored training program for emergency medicine trainees in the use of Emergency Department bedside ultrasound Methods: Emergency Department (ED) Registrars in the Swan District Hospital ED were ...
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Ultrasound by emergency physicians to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms: a UK case series [PDF]
, 2004 Early identification of abdominal aortic aneurysms in some patients can be difficult and the diagnosis is missed in up to 30% of patients. Ultrasound cannot be used to identify a leak, but the presence of an aneurysm in an unstable patient is ...
Brenchley, J. +4 more
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Role of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in paediatric practice: an EFSUMB position statement [PDF]
, 2016 The use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in adults is well established in many different areas, with a number of current applications deemed off-label, but the use supported by clinical experience and evidence.
Cantisani, Vito +12 more
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Abdominal and pelvic injury in poly trauma patient: A general surgeon′s perspective
Journal of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Rehabilitation, 2013 In this era of modern mechanization of the world, the incidence of poly trauma is increasing every day. Abdominal and pelvic trauma resulting in concealed hemorrhage is the main cause of mortality following poly trauma.
Debajyoti Mohanty +2 more
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Selective Use of Pericardial Window and Drainage as Sole Treatment for Hemopericardium from Penetrating Chest Trauma [PDF]
, 2018 Background Penetrating cardiac injuries (PCIs) are highly lethal, and a sternotomy is considered mandatory for suspected PCI. Recent literature suggests pericardial window (PCW) may be sufficient for superficial cardiac injuries to drain hemopericardium
Chestovich, Paul J., MD +6 more
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Accuracy of Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma Performed by Emergency Medicine Residents
Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 2023 Aim: To evaluate the accuracy of focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) performed by emergency medicine residents to detect intra-peritoneal free fluid in blunt trauma patients. Design: Randomized control trial. Place and duration of study:
Rafia Shoukat +5 more
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Heart Views, 2016 In India, stab injury is not uncommon, but identifying potential life threatening conditions in the emergency room (ER) and initiating prompt treatment are challenging.
K P Singaravelu +2 more
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