Publications by authors named "Robert Darke"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate evidence and create recommendations for common heart and lung uses of point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS), reviewing 10 clinical questions in these areas.
- The expert review group (38 international experts) assessed the evidence, requiring over 75% agreement on findings, with a consensus reached for varying levels of evidence and recommendations for each question.
- The conclusion emphasized that these consensus recommendations can improve clinical practice and point to areas needing further research in the use of PoCUS in acute medical settings.
Objective: To evaluate the evidence and produce a summary and recommendations for the most common heart and lung point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS).
Methods: We reviewed 10 clinical domains/questions related to common heart and lung applications of PoCUS. Following review of the evidence, a summary and recommendations were produced, including assigning levels of evidence (LoE) and grading of recommendation, assessment, development, and evaluation (GRADE).