Ultrasound and infections on the Tibetan Plateau().

Introduction: The authors report on an ultrasound (US) outreach program for the nomadic people living in Yushu, a remote area of Qinghai, Tibet, People's Republic of China (PRC) about 4800 m above sea level. The program was carried out in cooperation with ROKPA INTERNATIONAL, a non-profit organization (NGO) that aims at helping the poorest peoples living in remote regions of the world.

Materials And Methods: A hand-held US scanner (Sonosite 180 Plus, Sonosite Inc.