Role of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in paediatric practice: an EFSUMB position statement [PDF]
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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Ultrasound by emergency physicians to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms: a UK case series [PDF]
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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Experience of a tutor centric model for sonography training of emergency department registrars in an Australian urban emergency department 2009–2012 [PDF]
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 ...
Fear, Mark+2 more
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Focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST), is the sonographic examination of the abdomen and pelvis for the detection of presence of free fluid in intraperitoneal or pericardial region.
S. R. Nayak+4 more
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Abdominal and pelvic injury in poly trauma patient: A general surgeon′s perspective
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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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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Diagnostic performance of the extended focused assessment with sonography for trauma (EFAST) patients in a tertiary care hospital of Nepal. [PDF]
Background Thoracoabdominal trauma presents a diagnostic challenge for the emergency physician. The introduction of bedside ultrasonography (USG) provides a screening tool to detect hemoperitoneum, hemothorax, pneumothorax and pericardial effusion in ...
Basnet S+7 more
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Approach of focused assessment with sonography in trauma in primary survey
Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST) is a significant point of care examination predominantly used by emergency physicians and trauma surgeons to identify free intraperitoneal, intrathoracic, or pericardial fluid. a role of FAST is important as portable, inexpensive, free of ionizing radiation, and allows the health professional to ...
Adel Hamed Elbaih, Abdelrahman Hassan
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Undiagnosed Traumatic Tricuspid Regurgitation Identified by Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography [PDF]
In the critically injuried and hemodynamically unstable patient, extended focused assessment with sonography for trauma (E-FAST) examination can be performed for a rapid assessment of peritoneal and/or pericardial fluid.
Yun Yong Jeong+5 more
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Background The Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST) exam is an important component to the evaluation of trauma patients. With advances in technology and meeting limitations due to COVID-19, remote instruction and learning have gained ...
R. Mao+8 more
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