Vascular ultrasonography.
Although vascular ultrasonography has been established as an essential diagnostic tool in many clinical settings, its role in the emergency department patient population is uncertain. Preliminary reports of emergency physician--directed ultrasonography are promising. Further studies are needed to establish its reliability and suitability in the emergency department setting.
Della Santina
P J
PJ
Department of Emergency Medicine, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Jolly
B T
BT
D001011:Aorta / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*