The Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in Trauma Anesthesia.

Publication/Presentation Date

3-1-2019

Abstract

Caring for the trauma patient requires an in-depth knowledge of the pathophysiology of trauma, the ability to rapidly diagnose and intervene to reverse the derangements caused by shock states, and an aptitude for the use of advanced monitoring techniques and perioperative point-of-care ultrasonography (P-POCUS) to assist in diagnosis and delivery of care. Historically, anesthesiology has lagged behind in wholly embracing this technology. P-POCUS has the potential to allow the trauma anesthesiologist to diagnose numerous injuries, quickly guide the placement of central vascular catheters and invasive monitors, and assess the efficacy of interventions.

Volume

37

Issue

1

First Page

93

Last Page

106

ISSN

1932-2275

Disciplines

Anesthesiology | Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

30711236

Department(s)

Department of Anesthesiology

Document Type

Article

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