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
NCT ID: NCT00550511 Phase: NA Status: COMPLETED Enrollment: 800 Completion: 2005-06
Conditions
Abdominal Pain
Interventions
Surgeon-performed ultrasound
Summary
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.
Primary Outcome
Proportion of correct diagnosis