An experience of emergency ultrasonography in children in a sub-Saharan setting.
Emergency ultrasonography is an appealing imaging modality in paediatric emergencies, given its non-invasive nature and potential as an adjunct to physical examination in a setting where rapid decisions need to be made. This review of a case series describes the applications, versatility, and limitations of emergency physician led ultrasonography in a paediatric resuscitation room in a sub-Saharan African setting.
Ahmad
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Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi. doctorshaf@hotmail.com
Kampondeni
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Molyneux
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D017954:Africa South of the Sahara; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002648:Child; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography