The RUSH exam: Rapid Ultrasound in SHock in the evaluation of the critically lll.
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چکیده
The RUSH exam (Rapid Ultrasound in SHock examination), presented in this article, represents a comprehensive algorithm for the integration of bedside ultrasound into the care of the patient in shock. By focusing on a stepwise evaluation of the shock patient defined here as "Pump, Tank, and Pipes," clinicians will gain crucial anatomic and physiologic data to better care for these patients.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Emergency medicine clinics of North America
دوره 28 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010