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Point-of-Care Ultrasound: A Review of Ultrasound Parameters for Predicting Difficult Airways
Published on: April 7, 2023
[Ultrasound in palliative care medicine, Part II]
Dieter Nuernberg1, Christian Jenssen2, Eckhart Fröhlich3
1Gastroenterologie, Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg, Campus Neuruppin, Germany.
Abstract:
Complementary to part 1, this review summarizes indications, opportunities and applications of ultrasounds in palliative care medicine. In particular, the following topics are discussed: · Ultrasound as a non-invasive, low-threshold, bedside technique, which uniquely combines diagnostic efficacy and empathy.. · Sonographic surveillance of patients with malignant disease.. · Point-of-care application of ultrasound in palliative care services.. · Ultrasound-guided palliative interventions (drainage of effusions and other therapeutic procedures)..
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