Table 2 Evaluation of trauma
From: A systematic review of the cost-effectiveness of ultrasound in emergency care settings
Study | Year | Findings | CHEERS Score (max 24) |
|---|---|---|---|
Branney [29] | 1997 | Ultrasound use to evaluate acute abdominal trauma can reduce costs through avoidance of peritoneal lavage and reduced length of stay | 10 |
Partrick [30] | 1998 | Using US as a triage tool in pediatric blunt abdominal trauma may reduce costs through reduced CT scans | 6 |
Arrillaga [31] | 1999 | In the evaluation of blunt abdominal trauma US decreases time to disposition and procedural costs | 15 |
Frezza [32] | 1999 | Residents performing FAST is cost-saving compared to US technicians | 8 |
Melniker [33] | 2006 | Utilizing FAST in the acute management of trauma patients reduces time to operating room, length of stay and overall costs | 7 |
Hall [34] | 2016 | Performing the cardiac portion of FAST on blunt trauma patients is only cost-effective if they are hypotensive | 23 |