An experience of emergency ultrasonography in children in a sub-Saharan setting

被引:7
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作者
Ahmad, S
Kampondeni, S
Molyneux, E
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[1] Univ Malawi, Coll Med, Dept Pediat, Blantyre, Malawi
[2] Queen Elizabeth Cent Hosp, Blantyre, Malawi
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10.1136/emj.2005.028761
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R4 [临床医学];
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1002 ; 100602 ;
摘要
Emergency ultrasonography is an appealing imaging modality in paediatric emergencies, given its non-invasive nature and potential as an adjunct to physical examination in a setting where rapid decisions need to be made. This review of a case series describes the applications, versatility, and limitations of emergency physician led ultrasonography in a paediatric resuscitation room in a sub-Saharan African setting.
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页码:335 / 340
页数:6
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