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Published in: The Ultrasound Journal 3/2011

Open Access 01-12-2011 | Review Article

Prehospital ultrasound as the evolution of the Franco-German model of prehospital EMS

Author: Marco Garrone

Published in: The Ultrasound Journal | Issue 3/2011

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Abstract

Purpose

To evaluate, throughout model analysis and evaluation of existing literature and personal experience, which can be the benefits of routine performance of prehospital ultrasound in the different models of prehospital emergency medical service.

Methods

The existing literature was reviewed.

Conclusions

The ultrasound can be a very valuable asset in both the Anglo-American and the Franco-German models. In the latter, however, its role is further emphasized since US-enhanced on-spot early diagnosis performed by the physician can be beneficial to the whole system and not just the single patient.
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Metadata
Title
Prehospital ultrasound as the evolution of the Franco-German model of prehospital EMS
Author
Marco Garrone
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
The Ultrasound Journal / Issue 3/2011
Electronic ISSN: 2524-8987
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13089-011-0077-0

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