Ultrasound Use in the Prehospital Setting for Trauma: A Systematic Review.

Christopher B MercerMatthew BallRebecca E CashMadison K RivardKirsten ChrzanAshish R Panchal

Published in: Prehospital emergency care : official journal of the National Association of EMS Physicians and the National Association of State EMS Directors (2020)

Ultrasound use in the prehospital setting for trauma is feasible and demonstrates potential. However, the evidence in the medical literature mainly consists of prospective observational studies of physicians utilizing ultrasound for trauma in a HEMS setting. Further scientific research must be undertaken to firmly establish the role of prehospital ultrasound in trauma management by all types of EMS providers.

Keyphrases

trauma patients
magnetic resonance imaging
cardiac arrest
emergency medical
contrast enhanced ultrasound
systematic review
ultrasound guided
primary care
computed tomography