عنوان

Utility of a Bedside Pocket-Sized Ultrasound Device to Promptly Manage Abdominal Pain in the Emergency Department

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LA2f36s90w

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Utility of a Bedside Pocket-Sized Ultrasound Device to Promptly Manage Abdominal Pain in the Emergency Department

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[Article]

First Statement of Responsibility

Cristina, Bongiovanni; Chiara, Gori; Benedetta, De Berardinis; Rossella, Marino; Andrea, Laghi; Salvatore, Di Somma; et al.

Text of Note

Introduction: Abdominal pain is a frequent reason for Emergency Department (ED) admission; it amounts for around 5-10% of all ED visits. Early assessment should focus on immediately distinguishing cases of acute abdomen that require urgent surgical intervention. The clinical localization of pain is crucial, suggesting an initial evaluation of the origin of the abdominal pain; however, imaging is often required for final diagnosis. Ultrasound (US) represents a rapid imaging modality that is readily available in the ED and does not involve radiation or contrast agent administration. A new generation of portable, battery-powered, low-cost, hand-carried ultrasound devices have become available recently; these devices can provide immediate diagnostic information in patients presenting with abdominal pain in ED.The aim of the study was to demonstrate the diagnostic usefulness of a bedside pocket-sized ultrasound (BPU) device (Vscan from General Electrics) in non-traumatic patients complaining of acute abdominal pain in a tertiary care university hospital in Italy.

Date of Publication

2019

Title

Mediterranean Journal of Emergency Medicine & Acute Care

Volume Number

1/1

Entry Element

Cristina, Bongiovanni; Chiara, Gori; Benedetta, De Berardinis; Rossella, Marino; Andrea, Laghi; Salvatore, Di Somma; et al.

Electronic name

[Article]

275578

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