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European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 2/2016

01-04-2016 | Review Article

Portable ultrasound in disaster triage: a focused review

Authors: S. M. Wydo, M. J. Seamon, S. W. Melanson, P. Thomas, D. P. Bahner, S. P. Stawicki

Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery | Issue 2/2016

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Abstract

Ultrasound technology has become ubiquitous in modern medicine. Its applications span the assessment of life-threatening trauma or hemodynamic conditions, to elective procedures such as image-guided peripheral nerve blocks. Sonographers have utilized ultrasound techniques in the pre-hospital setting, emergency departments, operating rooms, intensive care units, outpatient clinics, as well as during mass casualty and disaster management. Currently available ultrasound devices are more affordable, portable, and feature user-friendly interfaces, making them well suited for use in the demanding situation of a mass casualty incident (MCI) or disaster triage. We have reviewed the existing literature regarding the application of sonology in MCI and disaster scenarios, focusing on the most promising and practical ultrasound-based paradigms applicable in these settings.
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Metadata
Title
Portable ultrasound in disaster triage: a focused review
Authors
S. M. Wydo
M. J. Seamon
S. W. Melanson
P. Thomas
D. P. Bahner
S. P. Stawicki
Publication date
01-04-2016
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery / Issue 2/2016
Print ISSN: 1863-9933
Electronic ISSN: 1863-9941
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-015-0498-8

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