Summary
Ultrasonography, facilitated by portable handheld ultrasound devices, has become a valuable diagnostic tool in various medical specialties. This review explores the applications of portable ultrasound devices in austere environments such as wilderness, disaster settings, and tropical disease management.
The review discusses how ultrasonography can be used for pulmonary, ocular, vascular, and trauma evaluations. It aims to provide an overview of common wilderness applications and highlight the limitations of each study type. The goal is to enhance the comfort of wilderness medicine providers in utilizing ultrasound as a diagnostic tool when working in challenging or austere conditions.
