Review of bedside surgeon-performed ultrasound in pediatric patients
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In brief
In brief
This review examines pediatric surgeon-performed bedside ultrasound (PSPBUS) applications including central line placement, volume assessment, pyloric stenosis and appendicitis diagnosis, FAST exams, and soft tissue evaluation. Despite growing adoption across multiple clinical scenarios, no standardized practice guidelines currently exist for PSPBUS.
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Purpose
Pediatric surgeon performed bedside ultrasound (PSPBUS) is a targeted examination that is diagnostic or therapeutic. The aim of this paper is to review literature involving PSPBUS.
Methods
PSPBUS practices reviewed in this paper include central venous catheter placement, physiologic assessment (volume status and echocardiography), hypertrophic pyloric stenosis diagnosis, appendicitis diagnosis, the Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST), thoracic evaluation, and soft tissue infection evaluation.
Results
There are no standards for the practice of PSPBUS.
Conclusions
As the role of the pediatric surgeon continues to evolve, PSPBUS will influence practice patterns, disease diagnosis, and patient management.
Type of Study
Review Article.
Level of Evidence
Level III.