Tag: Ultrasound

  • Landmark-guided central venous access remained safe in prehospital trauma

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    What the study found Landmark-guided central venous access was reported as safe and effective in the authors' prehospital trauma setting. The authors argue that a universal requirement for real-time ultrasound guidance may not be suitable in time-critical emergencies. What the authors say this matters The authors conclude that, in prehospital trauma care, delays from preparing…

  • Updated pediatric liver size ranges on ultrasound

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    What the study found The study found updated reference ranges for pediatric liver size on ultrasound, based on age and height. The authors report that the normal liver size range is slightly higher than previously reported. Why the authors say this matters The authors say the work matters because liver size assessment is a basic…

  • X-ray outperforms ultrasound in some spaceflight conditions

    X-ray outperforms ultrasound in some spaceflight conditions

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    Comparative analysis of X-ray and ultrasound imaging for space mission medical support, evaluating diagnostic capabilities against NASA IMPACT conditions to optimize spaceflight medical systems.