title: [Gynecological ultrasound examination at the general health care emergency department].
abstract: Vaginal ultrasound examination is a possible addition for the general health care emergency department. It gives additional information of gynecological illnesses and pregnancy. Ultrasound can guide treatment and make consulting the right specialty easier when treating women with acute abdominal pain. Correctly used ultrasound can also reduce the need for consultation and speed up treatment, especially in early pregnancy. The physician performing the ultrasound should know the diagnostic capabilities of ultrasound and compare findings to the clinical status and history. Ultrasound can't replace clinical history and status in any situation. A pregnancy test, hemoglobin or CRP are often required to achieve diagnosis.
authors.forename: Otto
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Forsbom
authors.forename: Tapio
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Väyrynen
authors.forename: Ritva
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hurskainen
mesh_terms: D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal; D014621:Vagina