A cruise ship emergency medical evacuation triggered by handheld ultrasound findings and directed by tele-ultrasound
Abstract
Cruise ships travel far from shoreside medical care and present a unique austere medical environment. For the cruise ship physician, decisions regarding emergency medical evacuation can be challenging. In the event that a passenger or crew member becomes seriously ill or is injured, the use of point-of-care ultrasound may assist in clarifying the diagnosis and stratifying the risk of a delayed care, and at times expedite an emergent medical...
Paper Details
Title
A cruise ship emergency medical evacuation triggered by handheld ultrasound findings and directed by tele-ultrasound
Published Date
Mar 21, 2020
Volume
71
Issue
1
Pages
42 - 45
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