A review of diagnostic accuracy and clinical impact from the focused use of perioperative ultrasound

Abstract

Purpose: To perform a narrative review of the current trials examining the use of perioperative ultrasound to diagnose common issues related to the heart, lungs, stomach, and airway. Method: A review of the current literature was conducted in June 2017 on all trials involving ultrasound, including both surface and transesophageal ultrasound, in the perioperative period. The search included the terms ‘ultrasonography’, ‘perioperative care’, ‘point-of-care’, and ‘bedside’. Trials were limited to human subjects with no language or time restrictions being applied. The results were then collected and a narrative review was completed with the available information. Results: In total 1,176 reports ..