Focused Cardiac Ultrasound-Focused Cardiac Ultrasound References

Focused Cardiac Ultrasound References

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The document is a reference list related to focused cardiac ultrasound, covering a range of studies and guidelines published between 2007 and 2020. Key themes include point-of-care ultrasound usage by hospitalists, its educational aspects, and its potential to improve clinical assessments and decision-making. Several studies assess the utility of hand-carried ultrasound devices in diagnosing cardiac conditions such as systolic dysfunction, pericardial effusion, and cardiac tamponade. The document highlights the reliability of ultrasound techniques compared to traditional clinical methods in various settings, including emergency medicine and internal medicine.<br /><br />Among the references, several position statements and guidelines are noted, such as those by Soni et al. on point-of-care ultrasound for hospitalists and recommendations by the American Society of Echocardiography on right heart assessment. The papers by Martin et al. and Roy et al. explore the impact of ultrasound training on hospitalists' diagnostic capabilities, while others like Razi et al. and Juhl-Olsen et al. focus on assessing ultrasound's reliability and accuracy.<br /><br />Several references emphasize the development and validation of assessment tools, such as the Rapid Assessment of Competency in Echocardiography Scale by Millington et al. Additionally, the study by Lichtenstein introduces protocols using ultrasound in hemodynamic assessments.<br /><br />Overall, the document provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific discourse and recommendations surrounding the use of cardiac ultrasound in clinical practice, reflecting its growing importance in enhancing bedside diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficiency.

Keywords

focused cardiac ultrasound

point-of-care ultrasound

hospitalists

hand-carried ultrasound devices

systolic dysfunction

pericardial effusion

cardiac tamponade

ultrasound training

Rapid Assessment of Competency in Echocardiography Scale

hemodynamic assessments