Point-of-care Ultrasound in Prehospital Dyspnea

Point-of-care Ultrasound in Prehospital Dyspnea: Game-changer or Gaming-gadgets?

Point-of-care ultrasound in patients with dyspnoea has been shown to alter patient treatment and the time to correct treatment when performed in emergency departments. In Denmark, physician-staffed ambulances are sent to citizens with severe ABCD symptoms including dyspnoea. Hence, there is a potential for correct diagnostics and appropriate treatment already in the citizens' own home or en route to the hospital. This study aims to evaluate the clinical performance of prehospital point-of-care ultrasound in patients with dyspnoea.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age >/= 18 years
• dyspnea as a dominating complaint At least one of
• respiratory frequency >25/minute
• oxygen saturation < 95%
• oxygen therapy initiated

Exclusion Criteria:

• trama patients
• prior enrollment