Purpose Traumatic injuries constitute a major risk for patients in emergency units. Point-of-care ultrasound may be a determinant in reducing the deleterious impact of complications and in prognosis. Methods We describe the case of a 28-year-old female who reported cranial trauma, abdominal and thoracic trauma, and suspected bilateral fracture of the femur. Results Ultrasound was useful for evaluating and monitoring multiple organ failure. Conclusion Combining cost-effective advantages with bedside real-time imaging, ultrasound is a powerful adjunct to standard clinical assessment in the management of polytrauma when it is administered at the point of care.

Ultrasound as point of care in management of polytrauma and its complication

CURRO', Giuseppe;
2017-01-01

Abstract

Purpose Traumatic injuries constitute a major risk for patients in emergency units. Point-of-care ultrasound may be a determinant in reducing the deleterious impact of complications and in prognosis. Methods We describe the case of a 28-year-old female who reported cranial trauma, abdominal and thoracic trauma, and suspected bilateral fracture of the femur. Results Ultrasound was useful for evaluating and monitoring multiple organ failure. Conclusion Combining cost-effective advantages with bedside real-time imaging, ultrasound is a powerful adjunct to standard clinical assessment in the management of polytrauma when it is administered at the point of care.
2017
Trauma
Ultrasound
Cost benefits
Emergency
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