Medicina clinica
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Case Reports
Feasibility study of abdominal ultrasound using hand-held devices in homecare services.
The miniaturisation and portability of ultrasound devices allow the family doctor to apply them in areas such as the patient's home. The present study aims to prove that performing an abdominal ultrasound in the home of frail patients is feasible, decreases the delay in care, and reduces diagnostic uncertainty. ⋯ The implementation of ultrasound in homecare services is feasible and provides relevant clinical benefits for the patient and increases the resolution capacity of the professional.
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The shock index (SI), modified shock index (MSI), and age shock index (ASI) have been reported to predict adverse outcomes in patients with different acute cardiovascular conditions. This study aimed to investigate the association between these indexes and in-hospital mortality in patients with acute pulmonary embolism. ⋯ The ASI may be used to identify patients at risk for in-hospital mortality following acute pulmonary embolism.