2011
DOI: 10.1186/1865-1380-4-72
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Review article: Use of ultrasound in the developing world

Abstract: As portability and durability improve, bedside, clinician-performed ultrasound is seeing increasing use in rural, underdeveloped parts of the world. Physicians, nurses and medical officers have demonstrated the ability to perform and interpret a large variety of ultrasound exams, and a growing body of literature supports the use of point-of-care ultrasound in developing nations. We review, by region, the existing literature in support of ultrasound use in the developing world and training guidelines currently … Show more

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“…Because of the resources required for around-the-clock radiographic capability, X-ray can be inaccessible in rural or remote areas, or in larger centres during off-hours. 4 In settings where a radiography technologist is not present on-site, a point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) examination can be performed earlier, and at the bedside, reducing diagnostic delays and time to initiation of management. 5 Additional advantages of PoCUS include its simplicity, portability, repeatability, and its lack of ionizing radiation.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Because of the resources required for around-the-clock radiographic capability, X-ray can be inaccessible in rural or remote areas, or in larger centres during off-hours. 4 In settings where a radiography technologist is not present on-site, a point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) examination can be performed earlier, and at the bedside, reducing diagnostic delays and time to initiation of management. 5 Additional advantages of PoCUS include its simplicity, portability, repeatability, and its lack of ionizing radiation.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Developing countries and remote areas of low-and middle-income countries where assessment by health care providers and resources are often scarce, and in some cases lacking, there is an increase in ultrasound services provided by unregulated individuals. [39] Thus, in some circumstances, this may be acceptable but we fear that as technology replaces healthcare practitioners and their use of palpation skills, abandoning its practice may become widespread. We are faced with the following question, "Should educators abandon the teaching of palpation in the health science curriculum where technology, such as ultrasound is readily available?"…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[20] Ultrasound has emerged as a convenient and portable method of imaging in rural communities and austere environments. Ultrasound is becoming a popular choice for imaging in the developing world due to its affordability and transportability in comparison with CT and MRI.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%