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Point‐of‐Care Ultrasound Is a Valuable Modality During Mass COVID‐19 Vaccination Campaigns.

Authors :
Lin, Wang‐Sheng
Killeen, David
Yang, Chen‐Ya
Source :
Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine; May2022, Vol. 41 Issue 5, p1295-1297, 3p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 has become a widespread public health crisis across the globe, requiring multiple approaches to containment, treatment, and prevention. Vaccines are an important tool to prevent morbidity and mortality from this devastating virus. Ensuring direct administration of vaccines into target tissue helps provide an optimal immune response while decreasing unintended adverse effects. Point‐of‐care ultrasound can better assist clinicians to determine appropriate needle length and penetration level especially in special populations. Examples include patients who are obese, pregnant, or with refractory lymphedema, and those living in areas where needle supply is unstable or insufficient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02784297
Volume :
41
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
156296512
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/jum.15813