Bedside ultrasound should be used by more doctors. Here’s why.
The trauma doors flew open, and a middle age man was rushed into the room. All we knew in those moments was that a seemingly lifeless body lay in front of us. There was no pulse and chest compressions were started. After several minutes of no response, another physician hurried out of the room and returned with an ultrasound. Within seconds of placing the probe on the man’s chest, the …