Lung Ultrasound in Differential Diagnosis of Dyspnea
Abstract. Lung ultrasound offers an immediate diagnosis in accordance with the clinical examination in many causes of dyspnea: pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, ...
Abstract. This overview describes the various applications of sonography in family practice. After an outline of the requirements for examiners and equipment, the ...
Abstract. In resource limited settings with limited tests and diagnostic tools, most of diagnoses are based on clinical findings, and patients are managed empirically, e.g. with anti-tuberculosis drugs. This article ...
Peer Teaching in Ultrasound Education – A Narrative Review
Abstract. Learning about ultrasound is becoming an increasingly important component of the undergraduate medical curriculum. However, teaching about this ...
Abstract. Background: Ultrasound is increasingly used in clinical practice as a bedside tool. As medical graduates first encounter the technique in early residency, ultrasound training needs to be integrated into ...
CME Sonography 91: Differential Diagnosis of Lower Abdominal Pain
Abstract. Pain in the lower abdomen is a frequent reason for further imaging clarification by sonography. The most frequent causes are appendicitis ...
Abstract. Legionnaire’s disease is a usually severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella pneumophila, a Gram-negative bacterium with an airborne transmission. The infection is acquired ...