The use of point-of-care ultrasound by a critical care retrieval team to diagnose acute abdominal aortic aneurysm in the field.
The potential benefit of point-of-care ultrasound by medical retrieval teams is unclear. In the present case report, the diagnosis of an abdominal aortic aneurysm by a critical care retrieval team equipped with a portable ultrasound machine resulted in significant corrective alteration in patient management and subsequent disposition at the receiving institution.
Mazur
Stefan M
SM
Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. stefan.mazur@health.wa.gov.au
Sharley
Peter
P
D000368:Aged; D017732:Air Ambulances; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems; D014463:Ultrasonography