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Contemporary Use of Ultrasonography in Acute Care Pediatrics

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Use of ultrasonography by clinicians at the point of care has expanded widely and rapidly. Pediatric acute care providers now leverage this valuable tool to guide procedures, diagnose pathophysiologic processes, and inform time-sensitive decisions in sick and unstable children. However, the deployment of any new technology must be packaged with training, protocols, and safeguards to optimize safety for patients, providers, and institutions. As ultrasonography is increasingly incorporated into residency, fellowship, and even medical student curricula, it is important that educators and trainees are aware of the diversity of its clinical applications. This article aims to review the current state of point-of-care ultrasonography in acute care pediatrics, with an emphasis on the literature supporting the use of this important clinical tool.

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BWK, MY, TWC jointly reviewed the literature on this topic and contributed individual expertise, and co-wrote the manuscript; BWK primarily drafted the introduction, conclusion, and sections on cardiovascular assessment and vascular access, and also designed all figures and tables. MY and TWC primarily drafted the sections on thoracic and abdominal applications, respectively. All authors reviewed and critically revised the manuscript in its entirety, and consent to its submission it its current form.

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Kozyak, B.W., Yuerek, M. & Conlon, T.W. Contemporary Use of Ultrasonography in Acute Care Pediatrics. Indian J Pediatr 90, 459–469 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-023-04475-2

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