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Is textbook knowledge of ultrasonography also valid in emergency admission?

Journal Paper/Review - Dec 26, 1995

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Citation
Osterwalder J. Is textbook knowledge of ultrasonography also valid in emergency admission?. Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1995; 125:2499-501.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1995; 125
Publication Date
Dec 26, 1995
Issn Print
0036-7672
Pages
2499-501
Brief description/objective

Textbook knowledge of sonography is not immediately applicable in emergencies where the favourable prerequisites characterizing the standard case are often lacking. The question therefore arises of what textbook knowledge is also viable in the average emergency unit, under what circumstances and for which clinical questions. The answer to this differentiated question is a graded concept with "primary emergency sonography", "extended" and "standard sonography". The indications and advantages of "primary emergency sonography" in contrast to standard procedure are discussed in detail. The key to success depends on meticulous introduction and training, strict compliance with indications and principle, and rigorous surveillance by an experienced ultrasonic specialist. In addition further scientific examination of the concept is necessary.