Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound for shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background  Circulatory failure is classified into four types of shock (obstructive, cardiogenic, distributive, and hypovolemic) that must be distinguished as each requires a different treatment. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is widely used in clinical practice for acute conditions, and...

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Main Authors: Takuo Yoshida, Takuya Yoshida, Hisashi Noma, Takeshi Nomura, Akihiro Suzuki, Takahiro Mihara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:Critical Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-023-04495-6