Minerva medica
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Ultrasonography is the most common noninvasive method for the evaluation of body organs and systems. However, the feasibility and potential advantages of ultrasound scanning by emergency physicians have not yet been fully explored. We therefore wanted to determine the impact of ultrasound scanning by emergency physicians on patient management in the Emergency Department, length of hospital stay, and related costs. ⋯ Ultrasound scanning by emergency physicians can shorten length of hospital stay for emergency patients, reduce recurrence rates for the same pathology and lower patient management costs.