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| Research article summary (published 29 Apr 2009): |
Implementation of real-time ultrasound in a thoracic surgery practice.
Full Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to implement real-time transthoracic ultrasound in a thoracic surgery and lung transplant practice. DESCRIPTION: Ultrasound units that are light, small, robust, and portable are now available. Obstacles to use include demarcation issues between specialties, training, and a perception that basic ultrasound may be difficult to use. The experience of implementing this is described. EVALUATION: After a training period, 62 studies were performed in 4 months. Patients and clinicians gave positive feedback. The learning time was short, and with ultrasonic guidance, all interventional procedures were successful at the first attempt, without any complications. CONCLUSIONS: Basic transthoracic ultrasound was found to be easy to learn and use by thoracic surgeons, fellows, and specialist nurses. Patients were appreciative. Real-time use may have genuine advantages to patient care.
Author information
Author/s: Coonar, Aman S (AS); Hughes, Jacqueline A (JA); Walker, Susan (S); dePerrot, Marc (M); Waddell, Thomas K (TK); Pierre, Andrew F (AF); Darling, Gail E (GE); Johnston, Michael R (MR); Keshavjee, Shaf (S);
Affiliation: Thoracic Surgery & Lung Transplant, Department of Surgery, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada. aman.coonar(-atsign-)papworth.nhs.uk
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Journal: The Annals of thoracic surgery (Ann Thorac Surg), published in Netherlands. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2009-May; vol 87 (issue 5) : pp 1577-81
Dates: Created 2009/04/21; Completed 2009/05/14;
PMID: 19379910, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 5/14/2009, IMS Date: )
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