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Diagnostic Applications of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

Authors :
Lin-Martore M
Kornblith AE
Source :
Emergency medicine clinics of North America [Emerg Med Clin North Am] 2021 Aug; Vol. 39 (3), pp. 509-527.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Point-of-care ultrasound has become an essential part of pediatric emergency medicine training and practice. It can have significant clinical benefits, including improving diagnostic accuracy and decreasing length of stay, and does not require radiation exposure for patients. In this review, we summarize the current diagnostic point-of-care ultrasound applications in pediatric emergency medicine, their evidence, and techniques.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure The authors have no conflicts to disclose.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1558-0539
Volume :
39
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emergency medicine clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34215400
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emc.2021.04.005