title: Vascular ultrasonography.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Della Santina
authors.forename: B T
authors.initials: BT
authors.lastname: Jolly
mesh_terms: 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*