Prehospital Ultrasound Diagnosis of Massive Pulmonary Embolism by Non-Physicians: A Case Series.
Prehosp Emerg Care
; 27(6): 826-831, 2023.
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| ID: mdl-35952352
ABSTRACT
Massive pulmonary embolism (hemodynamically unstable, defined as systolic BP <90 mmHg) has significant morbidity and mortality. Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) has allowed clinicians to detect evidence of massive pulmonary embolism much earlier in the patient's clinical course, especially when patient instability precludes computerized tomography confirmation. POCUS detection of massive pulmonary embolism has traditionally been performed by physicians. This case series demonstrates four cases of massive pulmonary embolism diagnosed with POCUS performed by non-physician prehospital personnel.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Embolia Pulmonar
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Servicios Médicos de Urgencia
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Prehosp Emerg Care
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA
Año:
2023
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Article