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  • Medical Imaging
  • Ultrasound Technology

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  • Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is valuable for identifying soft tissue foreign bodies (FBs).
  • Imaging interfaces like standoff pads and water baths enhance ultrasound resolution for superficial structures.
  • Optimal interface selection is crucial for accurate FB detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the optimal ultrasound imaging interface for detecting foreign bodies in soft tissue.
  • To compare the accuracy and image quality of different interfaces, hypothesizing water baths would be superior.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective analysis of four ultrasound imaging interfaces: gel, saline bag standoff, water bath, and a novel water-filled patient belongings bag (PBB).
  • 18 emergency physicians in training imaged standardized foreign bodies (wood, plastic, metal) in porcine models.
  • Primary outcome: accuracy of FB detection; secondary outcomes: detection time, image quality, and impact of training level.

Main Results:

  • A trend of greatest accuracy was observed for PBB, followed by water bath, gel, and saline bag.
  • Gel ultrasound was significantly more accurate than saline bag (P=0.0120).
  • Increased training level correlated with decreased detection time (P=0.02) and increased accuracy, with fellows outperforming residents and interns.

Conclusions:

  • Water-filled patient belongings bags (PBBs) present a viable alternative interface for soft tissue foreign body detection.
  • PBBs, water baths, and gel interfaces should be considered over saline standoffs for improved foreign body identification.