Patients in early shock evaluated with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) spent less time on medications that support blood pressure.
They showed trends toward fewer days being supported by mechanical ventilation and time in the ICU. This was associated with calculated cost savings of about $20,000 per patient.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound scan or sonogram uses sound waves to obtain images of the internal organs. Ultrasound scan is used during pregnancy and to examine breast, abdomen, renal and thyroid.
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‘Point-of-care ultrasound refers to the use of portable ultrasonography at a patient’s bedside for diagnostic and therapeutic purpose.’
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In this controlled retrospective cohort study from researchers at Kern ICU at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, OR, United States, researchers examined use of POCUS ultrasound to evaluate intravascular volume status in early shock.
The POCUS treatment group in the study had significantly less total time on vasoactive agents and a trend toward improved outcomes in all other measured end points when compared with the control group. These trends persisted despite the POCUS group having higher severity of illness scores.
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Exomphalos is a birth disorder in which the abdominal contents herniate into the umbilical cord through the umbilical ring.
"The use of point-of-care ultrasound by intensive care clinicians continues to increase, and studies demonstrating improvements in patient outcomes are of great importance," said Daniel Mitchell, DO, lead study author. "In this study, decreased morbidity and calculated cost savings were very promising.
Source: Eurekalert
Exomphalos
Exomphalos is a birth disorder in which the abdominal contents herniate into the umbilical cord through the umbilical ring.
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"The use of point-of-care ultrasound by intensive care clinicians continues to increase, and studies demonstrating improvements in patient outcomes are of great importance," said Daniel Mitchell, DO, lead study author. "In this study, decreased morbidity and calculated cost savings were very promising.
Source: Eurekalert
Ultrasound During Pregnancy
Ultrasound during pregnancy is a non-invasive procedure and is an integral part of the fetal monitoring during the pregnancy.
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 Transvaginal UltrasoundTransvaginal ultrasound/sonogram is used to examine uterus, ovaries, cervix and pelvic organs. Sonography images of transvaginal ultrasound procedure are clearer than abdominal ultrasound. | Advertisement
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