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. 2011 Dec 7:4:72.
doi: 10.1186/1865-1380-4-72.

Review article: Use of ultrasound in the developing world

Stephanie Sippel  1 , Krithika Muruganandan, Adam Levine, Sachita Shah
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Review article: Use of ultrasound in the developing world

Stephanie Sippel et al. Int J Emerg Med. .

Abstract

As portability and durability improve, bedside, clinician-performed ultrasound is seeing increasing use in rural, underdeveloped parts of the world. Physicians, nurses and medical officers have demonstrated the ability to perform and interpret a large variety of ultrasound exams, and a growing body of literature supports the use of point-of-care ultrasound in developing nations. We review, by region, the existing literature in support of ultrasound use in the developing world and training guidelines currently in use, and highlight indications for emergency ultrasound in the developing world. We suggest future directions for bedside ultrasound use and research to improve diagnostic capacity and patient care in the most remote areas of the globe.

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