Evaluation of Ultra-portable Ultrasound in General Practice (EPEMedG)
Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Renal Colic
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Pneumonia focused on measuring ultrasound scanner, sonogram, general practice
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- patients age 18 and over
- consulting their general practitioner for one of the 8 conditions below
Exclusion Criteria:
- patients who have already received an imagery exam for the acute episode justifying the consult
- opposition to participate
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Group with ultrasound
Group without ultrasound
The first group consists of nine general practitioners having received a brief training on the use of ultrasound scanners in general practice. The general practitioner includes all adult patients who are consulting for one of the 8 medical conditions studied and perform an ultrasound scan. Two weeks later, he/she calls each patient to collect the necessary data.
The second group consists of nine general practitioners. Each physician includes all adult patients who are consulting for one of the 8 medical conditions studied and performs a standard consultation. Two weeks later, he/she calls each patient to collect the necessary data.