Impact of focused cardiac and lung ultrasound screening performed by a junior doctor during admission to the surgical ward on patients before emergency non-cardiac surgery: A pilot prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To assess whether pre-operative focused cardiac ultrasound and lung ultrasound screening performed by a junior doctor can change diagnosis and clinical management of patients aged ≥65 years undergoing emergency, non-cardiac surgery.

Method

This pilot prospective observational study included patients scheduled for emergency, non-cardiac surgery. The treating team completed a diagnosis and management plan before and after focused cardiac and lung ultrasound, which was performed by a junior doctor. Changes to diagnosis and management after ultrasound were recorded. Ultrasound images were assessed for image and diagnostic interpretation by an independent expert.

Results

There was a total of 57 patients at age 77 ± 8 years. Cardiopulmonary pathology was suspected a

SUBMITTER: Wong C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10225004 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature