Exploratory study to assess feasibility of intracerebral hemorrhage detection by point of care cranial ultrasound.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Limited studies have evaluated the use of ultrasound for detection of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) using diagnostic ultrasound Transcranial Doppler machines in adults. The feasibility of ICH detection using Point of care Ultrasound (POCUS) machines has not been explored. We evaluated the feasibility of using cranial POCUS B mode imaging performed using intensive care unit (ICU) POCUS device for ICH detection with a secondary goal of mapping optimal imaging technique and brain topography likely to affect sensitivity and specificity of ICH detection with POCUS.

Materials and methods

After obtaining IRB approval, a blinded investigator performed cranial ultrasound (Fujifilm, Sonosite^® Xporte, transcranial and abdominal presets) through temporal windows o

SUBMITTER: Sarwal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9576831 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature