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Robinson AE, Simpson NS, Hick JL, Moore JC, Jones GA, Fischer MD, Bravinder SZ, Kolbet KL, Reardon RF. Prehospital Ultrasound Diagnosis of Massive Pulmonary Embolism by Non-Physicians: A Case Series. PREHOSP EMERG CARE 2022; 27:826-831. [PMID: 35952352 DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2022.2113190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
Abstract
Massive pulmonary embolism (hemodynamically unstable, defined as systolic BP <90 mmHg) has significant morbidity and mortality. Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) has allowed clinicians to detect evidence of massive pulmonary embolism much earlier in the patient's clinical course, especially when patient instability precludes computerized tomography confirmation. POCUS detection of massive pulmonary embolism has traditionally been performed by physicians. This case series demonstrates four cases of massive pulmonary embolism diagnosed with POCUS performed by non-physician prehospital personnel.
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- Aaron E Robinson
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Hennepin EMS, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Hennepin EMS, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Hennepin EMS, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- LifeLink III, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Hennepin EMS, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Al-Baghdadi R, Yu TJ, Ferro A, Roberts J. Radiography Versus Sonography in the Detection of Acute Fractures: A Case Series. Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/8756479321996314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
Plain radiography is often considered a first-line diagnostic tool and gold standard for bony fractures. This case series and brief literature review highlight the need for increased training in musculoskeletal sonography. A case is presented of a distal radial fracture that was not detected on radiography but diagnosed with sonography on the same day. Similarly, two fractures of the distal fibula were diagnosed using sonography after negative radiographs at follow-up appointments, led to misdiagnoses and mismanagement. A fourth case is presented to show an acute rib fracture diagnosed by sonography. These cases emphasize the importance of musculoskeletal sonography training in the diagnosis of acute fractures and its underutilization at the bedside. Collaboration between sonographers and physicians may increase utilization of musculoskeletal sonography which in turn may improve patient care and outcomes.
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- Rula Al-Baghdadi
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Bon Secours St. Francis Family Medicine Residency Program, Midlothian, VA, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Bon Secours St. Francis Family Medicine Residency Program, Midlothian, VA, USA
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Bon Secours St. Francis Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Midlothian, VA, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Bon Secours St. Francis Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Midlothian, VA, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Bon Secours St. Francis Family Medicine Residency Program, Midlothian, VA, USA
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Bon Secours St. Francis Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Midlothian, VA, USA
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