ArticleClinical practice and cases in emergency medicine2024
Pneumothorax Identified by a Remote Physician Using Paramedic-obtained Tele-ultrasound: Case Report.
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- Live teleultrasound for evaluation of the chest: a systematic review.European respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society · 2025Pooled it
- Tele-guided Ultrasound Lung Imaging for Paramedics (TULIP)-An Acceptability Study.Journal of imaging informatics in medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
Introduction: The use of telemedicine and ultrasound is emerging and novel in the field of community paramedicine. However, there is a paucity of data supporting its use and even less evidence that shows a morbidity and mortality benefit. This case highlights a unique way to diagnose a common medical emergency, which can lead to a good outcome. Case Report: We describe the use of lung point-of-care ultrasound by a trained community paramedic that led to the identification of a pneumothorax in an 86-year-old male at a scheduled home visit. The images were interpreted over telehealth in real-time by an emergency physician, and the patient was transported to the emergency department where the diagnosis was confirmed by chest radiography. He underwent chest tube placement and was discharged five days later after returning to his baseline. Conclusion: Despite minimal data to support or refute the use of paramedic tele-ultrasound, this case highlights a unique opportunity to expand the use of telemedicine and ultrasound in community paramedicine to improve patient outcomes.
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