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Karolina Paziana¹, J Matthew Fields, Masashi Rotte

¹Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.

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|July 28, 2012

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Point-of-care ultrasound can help detect and remove retained foreign objects in wilderness injuries. This technology may reduce complications from soft tissue injuries in remote settings.

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Emergency Medicine
Wilderness Medicine
Medical Imaging

Background:

Retained foreign objects cause up to 2% of wilderness-related soft tissue injuries.
Missed fragments during initial evaluation can lead to delayed removal and increased morbidity.
The use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for field foreign body removal is not well-documented.

Observation:

This study presents two case reports of successful foreign body detection and removal in the wilderness using ultrasonography.
A procedural technique was developed to minimize morbidity using field-available equipment.

Findings:

Ultrasonography is valuable for detecting and guiding the removal of foreign bodies in wilderness settings.
Portable ultrasound units make field-based foreign body removal feasible.

Implications:

Point-of-care ultrasound can decrease morbidity associated with soft tissue injuries in austere environments.
This approach enhances medical capabilities in remote areas with limited access to immediate care.
Ultrasonography integration into wilderness medical kits is recommended for improved patient outcomes.