Portable ultrasound devices in the pre-hospital setting a review of clinical and cost-effectiveness and guidelines

Portable US is primarily used for diagnostic purposes, but therapeutic uses (e.g., US guided pericardiocentesis) have been documented. They have shown value in the context of limited resources and expertise such as rural or remote settings where treatment may be improved by transmitting images to ce...

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Corporate Authors: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health Rapid Response Service
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Ottowa, Ont.] CADTH Rapid Response Service 2015, 29 May 2015
Series:Rapid response report: summary with critical appraisal
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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  • Includes bibliographical references