SCCM Resource Library-Ultrasound and Other Technologies in Austere Locations

Ultrasound and Other Technologies in Austere Locations

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The talk focused on the feasibility of using technology, specifically point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), outside traditional hospital settings. Highlighted through a case study of a high-altitude medical expedition, POCUS helped monitor a participant's condition, leading to a medically-informed evacuation. Emphasizing benefits in austere environments such as military and humanitarian missions, POCUS aids in diagnosis, triage, and critical evacuation decisions, saving resources. Practical considerations include equipment choice and innovative use of local materials as ultrasonic media. The key message stressed was leveraging available technology effectively rather than perfectly for timely medical evaluations and decisions in challenging conditions.

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One-Hour Concurrent Session | Optimus Curae Ubique: How Technology Can Enable Critical Care From Anywhere to Anywhere

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Content Type Presentation

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Year 2024

Keywords

point-of-care ultrasound

high-altitude expedition

austere environments

medical evacuation

ultrasonic media

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