Bedside ultrasound in tox cases: an idea whose time has come?

Is there a role for point-of-care bedside ultrasound imaging in overdose cases? Quite possibly. My recent column in Emergency Medicine News discussed this question. To read it, click here.
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Ultrasound visualization of ingested tablets: good idea or wild-goose chase?

Source: The Poison Review - July 23, 2014 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical calcium channel blockers salicylate toxicity toxicology cases ultrasound Source Type: news