Ultrasound diagnosis of an acute dyspnea
Ультразвуковая диагностика острой одышки
2003-01-01
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Acute dyspnea is a typical emergency situation. The usual tools (physical examination, radiography) can sometimes be insufficient. Although 1) ultrasound is rarely performed in emergency by the physician, and 2) lung is considered out of reach of the ultrasound field, we have studied its potential to provide an adequate diagnosis, at the bedside.
Key Findings
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Bedside ultrasound is investigated as a potentially adequate diagnostic tool for acute dyspnea.
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It emphasizes that physician-performed ultrasound is rarely used in emergency care despite its potential diagnostic value.
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The abstract highlights acute dyspnea as an emergency where physical examination and radiography may be insufficient.
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The paper challenges the perception that lungs are inaccessible to ultrasound examination.
Research Object
acute dyspnea
Research Subject
the potential of bedside lung ultrasound to provide an adequate diagnosis of acute dyspnea
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