Emergency department bedside ultrasound scanning is sensitive and specific for diagnosing abdominal aortic aneurysm in suspected patients.
Does emergency department bedside ultrasound scanning accurately diagnose abdominal aortic aneurysm in patients suspected of having AAA?
Emergency department bedside ultrasound is a sensitive and specific tool for diagnosing abdominal aortic aneurysms in suspected patients.
A short-cut review was carried out to establish whether emergency department ultrasound scanning had clinical utility for the diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). A total of 73 papers were found using the reported searches, of which 4 presented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The author, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes, results and study weaknesses of these best papers are tabulated. It is concluded that in patients suspected of having AAA, emergency department bedside ultrasound scanning for AAA is sensitive and specific and may improve patient care.
Stephanie Bentz (Wed,) conducted a review in Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Emergency department bedside ultrasound scanning was evaluated on Diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Emergency department bedside ultrasound scanning is sensitive and specific for diagnosing abdominal aortic aneurysm in suspected patients.