Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm identified on point-of-care ultrasound in the emergency department

ConclusionsCharacteristics suggestive of AAA rupture may be seen on ultrasound. As ED physicians become more familiar with the use of point-of-care ultrasound in the evaluation of abdominal pain, identification of these characteristics may aid in the rapid diagnosis of AAA rupture.
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research