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Ultrasound<br />
Quick guide<br />
POC ultrasound for AAA<br />
Bob Jones, DO, FACEP<br />
MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH<br />
Diane Gramer, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)<br />
MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH<br />
The more you see, the more you can do<br />
Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are associated with<br />
a very high mortality rate. Only about 50% of patients with leaking<br />
or ruptured AAAs will have the classic triad of back pain, hypotension,<br />
and a pulsatile mass. Prompt recognition and emergent surgical<br />
management are key factors in reducing morbidity and mortality.<br />
The use of bedside ultrasound can rapidly diagnose the presence<br />
of an AAA and provide more rapid disposition.1-3<br />
POC ultrasound for AAA<br />
The basics<br />
• A low frequency transducer<br />
(in the range of 1–5 MHz) is needed<br />
for adequate penetration.<br />
• A curvilinear transducer with a<br />
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