Publications by authors named "Tyler E Powell"
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- * A study analyzed 714 patients, finding that 34% of chronic pain and 25% of substance use disorder patients received formal preoperative evaluations before elective surgeries.
- * Those evaluated were more likely to receive non-opioid pain management methods, indicating that preoperative assessments can improve surgical outcomes for these patients.
Background: Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is becoming a major extension of patient care. From diagnostic efficacy to its widespread accessibility, POCUS has expanded beyond emergency departments to be a tool utilized by many specialties. With the expansion of its use, medical education has begun to implement ultrasound education earlier in curricula.
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