Nurses with ultrasound: a game changer for hospital wards?
NCT ID NCT06529315
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether using a portable ultrasound device at the bedside (called POCUS) helps doctors and nurses make faster, more accurate diagnoses when patients are admitted to general hospital wards. 144 adults who came from the emergency room took part. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive tool could improve care and shorten hospital stays.
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Locations
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, 100, Taiwan
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