Use of Ocular Point of Care Ultrasound in Diagnosing Retinal Detachment in the Emergency Department (RDOcularUS)

Use of Ocular Point of Care Ultrasound in Diagnosing Retinal Detachment in the Emergency Department: A Prospective Study.

The study is collecting data along with other academic institutions regarding the accuracy of ocular ultrasound in diagnosing retinal detachment.

This is a prospective, cross-sectional study to assess the utility of point of care ultrasound in the diagnosis of ocular complaints in the emergency department (ED) with specific focus on the accuracy of diagnosis when compared to that of a blinded ophthalmologist. Ocular complaints represent between 2% and 3% of ED visits (Walker et al, 2011). This percentage may include vision-threatening diagnoses including retinal detachment, which can occur in 3-4% of patients presenting with ocular complaints (Alotaibi et al, 2011). However, the equipment and expertise required to adequately assess for conditions such as retinal detachment are limited in busy emergency departments due to the time consuming and challenging nature of the examination. Incorporating the use of an ultrasound could provide a more available, focused, and timely assessment.

ophthalmologists will be blinded to the ultrasound result and formal ophthalmology assessment will be compared to the ultrasound assessment.

Number of subjects with retinal detachment per formal ophthalmology assessment. This assessment is a composite measurement which includes the following chief complain, primary impression, right visual acuity, left visual, acuity, ultrasound diagnosis, diagnosis changed, ophthalmology diagnosis.

Each participant will receive an ocular ultrasound which poses minimal to no harm to the participant and the ultrasound results compared to final diagnosis

Each participant will receive an ocular ultrasound which poses minimal to no harm to the participant and the ultrasound results compared to final diagnosis.

Number of subjects with retinal detachment per formal ophthalmology assessment. This assessment is a composite measurement which includes the following chief complain, primary impression, right visual acuity, left visual, acuity, ultrasound diagnosis, diagnosis changed, ophthalmology diagnosis.

Inclusion Criteria: Clinical suspicion for retinal detachment Age >18 years of age Ophthalmology Consult Exclusion Criteria: Concurrent ocular trauma Ruptured globe Pregnancy < 18 years of age No ophthalmology consult

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