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Point-of-Care Ultrasound After Non-fatal Drowning in Rural Western Nepal: A Case Report.
Rochak Kansakar1, Elijah J Katz2, Justin Zhao2
1Bayalpata Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Sanfebagar, Accham, Nepal.
Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
|June 30, 2026
Summary
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) rapidly identified pulmonary edema in a drowning victim when chest X-ray was unavailable. This accessible tool aids timely management in resource-limited settings.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Critical Care
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Drowning is a leading cause of mortality in Nepal, particularly in rural regions.
- Pulmonary edema identification is crucial for managing non-fatal drowning incidents.
- Radiography is standard, but point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) presents a faster, more accessible option.
