Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
10217279 | Annals of Emergency Medicine | 2018 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
To our knowledge, this is the first randomized controlled trial to compare point-of-care ultrasonography to standard care without point-of-care ultrasonography in undifferentiated hypotensive ED patients. We did not find any benefits for survival, length of stay, rates of CT scanning, inotrope use, or fluid administration. The addition of a point-of-care ultrasonography protocol to standard care may not translate into a survival benefit in this group.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Emergency Medicine
Authors
Paul R. MBBChBAO, MA, James MD, Laura MD, Hein MBChB, PhD, Melanie MBBCh, MMed, David MD, Chau MD, MBA, Ryan MD, Jacqueline M. RNBN, Michael K. MD, MHSA, Jayanand MBBS, Brian MBBS, Joanna MD, Daniel J. MBChB, MMed, Mandy MD, Luke MD, Tara MD, Sean MD,