Thoracic ultrasound may improve paramedic diagnostic and management accuracy in undifferentiated respiratory distress
Emily Fitzgerald,
Shelby Parker,
Sarah Hancock
et al.
Abstract:ObjectivesPatients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure (CHF) exacerbations present with similar history and physical examination findings. This complicates both the diagnostic process and the creation of appropriate treatment plans for patients presenting in respiratory distress, particularly in the prehospital setting. Thoracic point‐of‐care‐ultrasound (POCUS) may increase diagnostic accuracy; however, its potential to improve patient management by emergency medical … Show more
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