Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH
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Trop. Med. Int. Health · Dec 2011
ReviewReview: indications for ultrasound use in low- and middle-income countries.
To determine the indications for using ultrasound, in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and to assess whether its use alters clinical management. ⋯ Ultrasound is a highly valuable diagnostic tool in LMICs and its use should be considered essential for all district medical facilities. The use could be applied more widely, eg., for tropical and non-communicable diseases. Additional research is needed to further characterize the impact of task shifting on ultrasound use in LMICs.