RT Book, Section A1 Meer, Jehangir A1 Euerle, Brian A2 Reichman, Eric F. SR Print(0) ID 1159793591 T1 Ultrasound Assisted Procedures T2 Reichman's Emergency Medicine Procedures, 3e YR 2018 FD 2018 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781259861925 LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1159793591 RD 2024/03/28 AB Emergency Physicians commonly perform invasive procedures. These procedures have traditionally been taught using surface landmarks, with the assumption that anatomy is reliably similar from patient to patient. The increasing use of ultrasound (US) to assist in procedural guidance has demonstrated this is not the case. Using US to assist with procedures has numerous benefits (Table 8-1). It is safer for patients due to reducing complications. US improves patient comfort and satisfaction primarily because fewer attempts are required. The use of US usually decreases the duration of the procedure.