
Occasional
The occasional ED ultrasound: abdominal aorta
L'échographie occasionnelle aux urgences : aorte abdominale
Summer 2014
Volume 19 - Issue 3
Kyle Sue
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 21–24
Content Summary
This article provides guidance on using point-of-care ultrasound to assess the abdominal aorta in emergency settings. It emphasizes the importance of identifying the aorta accurately and knowing when to consider a scan inconclusive. The article aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient safety in rural emergency departments.
Tags
Procedural medicinePoint-of-care ultrasoundRural medicinePrimary care