Beckers Clinical Leadership & Infection Control
Stephanie J. Doniger, MD, RDMS, FAAP, FACEP
One of the most appealing aspects of ultrasound is its inherent safety. With images generated using sound waves, rather than with the use of ionizing radiation, use of point-of-care ultrasound in Pediatric Emergency Medicine has risen dramatically. In this article by Dr. Stephanie J. Doniger, emergency physicians can learn more about improving the safety and quality of Pediatric Emergency Care with point-of-care ultrasound. This article, the first in a two-part series, provides an overview of potential life-saving applications for the use of point-of-care ultrasound in pediatric emergency medicine including specifics regarding implementation.
Improving the Safety and Quality of Pediatric Emergency Care with Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Part 1