Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound for shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

 Circulatory failure is classified into four types of shock (obstructive, cardiogenic, distributive, and hypovolemic) that must be distinguished as each requires a different treatment. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is widely used in clinical practice for acute conditions, and several diagnostic protocols using POCUS for shock have been developed. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of POCUS in identifying the etiology of shock.

Methods

We conducted a systematic literature search of MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase, Web of Science, Clinicaltrial.gov, European Union Clinical Trials Register, WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform, and University Hospital Medical Information Network Clinical Trials Regis

SUBMITTER: Yoshida T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10214599 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature