Ultrasound-guided procedures in the emergency department-diagnostic and therapeutic asset.
Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2013 Feb;31(1):117-49
Authors: Tirado A, Wu T, Noble VE, Huang C, Lewiss RE, Martin JA, Murphy MC, Sivitz A
Abstract
Bedside ultrasound is an extremely valuable and rapidly accessible diagnostic and therapeutic modality in potentially life- and limb-threatening situations in the emergency department. In this report, the authors discuss the role of ultrasound in quick assessment of pathologic conditions and its use to aid in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
PMID: 23200331 [PubMed - in process]