Why Point-of-Care Ultrasound Should be a Mainstay in EMS

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A former firefighter/EMT turned medical student describes the functional components, diagnostic uses and roadblocks of using this imaging technology. From the first enormous and hefty ultrasound scanners, circa 1965, to today's pocket-sized and portable scanners, EMS providers now have more information at their fingertips – literally. Several manufacturers even make portable ultrasound systems that link to cellphones or tablets.

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