Point-of-Care Ultrasound: A Useful Diagnostic Tool in Africa.

This article aims at describing the use of point-of-care ultrasound in diagnosing the most important conditions in Africa, in addition to clinical work-up. Different protocols exist for the diagnosis of trauma-related disorders, tuberculosis, schistosomiasis, thromboembolism, causes of dyspnea, and non- traumatic shock. Point-of-care ultrasound might be a beneficial tool in Africa, aiding diagnostics and management of patients with these conditions. However, studies must be done to assess the impact of point-of-care ultrasound on mortality. PMID: 32517593 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32517593?dopt=Abstract

Source: Praxis - June 12, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ngome O, Rohacek M Tags: Praxis (Bern 1994) Source Type: research