Ultrasound in pre-hospital trauma care

Frances Corcoran, Adam Bystrzycki, Syed Masud, Stefan M Mazur, David Wise, Tim Harris. Trauma Volume: 18 issue: 2, page(s): 101-110 Article first published online: October 13, 2015; Issue published: April 1, 2016.

The advent of light-weight and portable devices has seen ultrasound being used with more frequency in the pre-hospital environment. This review article looks at the increasing use of USS to not only aid with the diagnosis of conditions but also to assist with pre-hospital interventions such as line and chest tube placement.