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Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS): implementation, training and clinical applications
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Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Pulmonary Concerns in Remote Spaceflight Triage Environments
Ultrasound has traditionally been viewed as a less than optimal modality for diagnosis and treatment of the pulmonary system, as air-interfaces disrupt ultrasound views. Researchers have recently identified various lung signs and patterns indicative of lung injuries and illness improving the …
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Point-of-care ultrasound abnormalities in late onset severe preeclampsia: prevalence and association with serum albumin and brain natriuretic peptide
Abstract Background: Pilot studies applying point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in preeclampsia indicate the presence of pulmonary interstitial edema, cerebral edema, and cardiac dysfunction. Laboratory markers of oncotic pressure (albumin) and cardiac dysfunction (brain natriuretic peptide [BNP]) may …
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A descriptive study of the use of cardiac point of care ultrasound (PoCUS) in public emergency centres in Cape Town
Background Cardiac point of care ultrasound (PoCUS) has evolved into an important diagnostic tool in the daily practice of emergency medicine. Its use has been advocated internationally, but its limitations have also been emphasised. The indications for cardiac PoCUS vary somewhat in different …
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Cardiac biomarkers (NT-proBNP and cardiac troponin-I) and point-of-care ultrasound in dogs with cardiac and non-cardiac causes of non-hemorrhagic ascites
… (NT-proBNP), cardiac troponin-I (cTnI) and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) may differentiate between cNHA and ncNHA. Hypothesis/Objectives: This study compared NT-proBNP and cTnI concentrations, as well as POCUS findings in dogs presenting with cNHA and ncNHA. Animals: Dogs (n=60) were …
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An evidence-based algorithm for the rapid diagnosis of tuberculosis in HIV positive patients presenting to emergency centres
… are partly due to reduced diagnostic performance of tuberculosis tests in HIV-positive people. The use of reliable pointof-care and near-patient diagnostic tests (e.g. urine lipoarabinomannan and point-of-care ultrasound) are increasingly being used and would benefit patients presenting to …
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Perioperative ultrasound among South African anaesthetists: a survey of current practice and availability
Background: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is becoming part of the standard skill set of the modern-day anaesthetist. There is limited knowledge regarding the availability of ultrasound (US) and POCUS skills in South Africa. There may be barriers to adopting US in many institutions. Methods: An …
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Automation Framework for Exploration Medicine (AFEM): A path for integrating automation into autonomous emergency care
… for exploration, so too will the probability of adverse low- and high-criticality medical events. The need for in-situ resolution to medical problems will require crewmembers to perform rapid and precise decision-making to both diagnose issues and formulate treatment plans. We posit that …
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Diagnostic utility of lung ultrasound in preterm neonates with respiratory distress at a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit in the Western Cape
… Accumulating data suggest the potential for lung ultrasound (LUS) to diagnose lung pathology and predict the need for surfactant administration in preterm babies, but there are no published data from South Africa. Objectives: The objectives were to describe LUS diagnoses and outcomes in preterm …
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Development and Validation of Mechatronic Systems for Image-Guided Needle Interventions and Point-of-Care Breast Cancer Screening with Ultrasound (2D and 3D) and Positron Emission Mammography
The successful intervention of breast cancer relies on effective early detection and definitive diagnosis. While conventional screening mammography has substantially reduced breast cancer-related mortalities, substantial challenges persist in women with dense breasts. Additionally, complex …
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Ultrasound measurements on the inferior vena cava by renal nursing staff for assessment and management of intravascular volume status in haemodialysis patients
Title: Ultrasound measurements on the inferior vena cava (IVC-US) by renal nursing staff for assessment and management of intravascular volume status in haemodialysis patients. Aims: The primary aim of this thesis was to provide evidence that renal nurses could safely and efficiently perform IVC-US …