Diagnosis at gut point: rapid identification of pneumoperitoneum via point-of-care ultrasound.

ABSTRACT: Undifferentiated abdominal pain is a common presentation often requiring immediate medical or surgical intervention. Providing an accurate diagnosis involves a detailed patient history and thorough physical exam. Point of care ultrasound is gaining acceptance as a rapid diagnostic tool that can be used to accurately detect life-threatening conditions while potentially avoiding unnecessary radiation exposure and facilitating rapid treatment. Detection of pneumoperitoneum with point-of-care ultrasound is a simple procedure that relies heavily on the experience of the investigating practitioner. Standard technique involves placing a high-frequency linear-array transducer in the right upper quadrant, where abdominal free air is most likely to accumulate. Detection of the 'gut point', which is

SUBMITTER: Taylor MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7721848 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature