Ultrasound for the diagnosis of infectious diseases: Approach to the patient at point of care and at secondary level
2015; Elsevier BV; Volume: 71; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/j.jinf.2015.03.003
ISSN1532-2742
AutoresCésar Henríquez-Camacho, Gonzalo García de Casasola Sánchez, Carlos Antonio Guillén Astete, Juan Emilio Losa,
Tópico(s)Radiology practices and education
ResumoBedside ultrasound evaluation for infection can be performed promptly at the bedside, using simple equipment and without irradiation. Visualization of the foci often enables prompt antimicrobial therapy and even early ultrasound-guided procedure, facilitating earlier confirmation. These procedures are made safer using the real-time visual control that ultrasound provides. Future challenges for an infectious diseases specialist include gaining experience about the appropriate use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Ultrasonography training is required to ensure competent use of this technology.
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