Prehospital ultrasound as the evolution of the Franco-German model of prehospital EMS

Purpose To evaluate, throughout model analysis and evaluation of existing literature and personal experience, which can be the benefits of routine performance of prehospital ultrasound in the different models of prehospital emergency medical service. Methods The existing literature was reviewed. Con...

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Published in:Critical ultrasound journal 2011-12, Vol.3 (3), p.141-147
Main Author: Garrone, Marco
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Critical Care Medicine
Diagnostic Radiology
Emergency Medicine
Imaging
Intensive
Interventional Radiology
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Radiology
Review Article
Ultrasound
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Summary:Purpose To evaluate, throughout model analysis and evaluation of existing literature and personal experience, which can be the benefits of routine performance of prehospital ultrasound in the different models of prehospital emergency medical service. Methods The existing literature was reviewed. Conclusions The ultrasound can be a very valuable asset in both the Anglo-American and the Franco-German models. In the latter, however, its role is further emphasized since US-enhanced on-spot early diagnosis performed by the physician can be beneficial to the whole system and not just the single patient.
ISSN:2036-3176
2036-7902
2524-8987
DOI:10.1007/s13089-011-0077-0