Use of emergency ultrasound in a rural ED with limited radiology services

Table 1 - Ultrasound Examinations Performed Abbreviations: LE, lower extremity; FAST, focused assesment with sonography in trauma; GB, gallbladder; AAA, abdominal aortic aneurysm; Echo, echocardiogram; IVC, inferior venacava; DVT, deep vein thrombosis; CT, computed tomography To the Editor, Disparity in healthcare delivered to patients seen in emergency departments (EDs) comes in many forms. Rural populations have a higher prevalence of acute and chronic illness, higher level of poverty, higher level of unemployment, and lack of insurance compared with their urban counterparts [6].