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Us Guided Management Of Undifferentiated Dyspneic Patient In The Ed, Kaleigh Miller
Us Guided Management Of Undifferentiated Dyspneic Patient In The Ed, Kaleigh Miller
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Intro: Undifferentiated dyspnea can be a complicated presentation muddled by patient comorbidities and similar symptomology shared among etiologies. Some studies have shown increased mortality and length of stay in the hospital when incorrectly initially diagnosed in the ED. US has been shown more effective at differentiating these causes and improves diagnostic accuracy. This study will implement US exam upon initial exam of patient and chart time to diagnosis/treatment, length of stay in ED, length of stay in hospital admissions versus discharge rates, and 30 day mortality. ADHF and COPD/asthma patient differentiation will be the focus.
Methods: Prospective cohort study of …