Randomized Study Evaluating the Role of Surgeon-Performed Ultrasound in the Management of the Acute Abdomen
Randomized Study Evaluating the Role of Surgeon-Performed Ultrasound in the Management of the Acute Abdomen
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether surgeon-performed ultrasound as a supplement
 to clinical investigation when a patient presents with abdominal pain in the emergency
 department can improve the management of the patient.
Surgeon-performed ultrasound bedside in the emergency department when a patient presents with
 abdominal pain is quite common in Continental Europe and USA. It is considered to be
 implemented at emergency departments all over Sweden. This is the first randomized study
 performed to evaluate the method. In our study we compare diagnostic accuracy and further
 management of patients admitted to the emergency department for abdominal pain, with or
 without examination with surgeon-performed ultrasound bedside.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Admitted to emergency ward for abdominal pain

 -  18 years or older

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Pregnancy

 -  Condition that has to be taken care of immediately

 -  Inability to communicate with the investigator

 -  Previously diagnosed abdominal condition

 -  Severe drug or alcohol addiction

 -  Dementia