Goal-directed ultrasound in a limited resource healthcare setting and developing country

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Abstract Background In developing countries, access to diagnostic technology is limited by economic, social and geographical barriers. Diagnostic tools must be sustainable, effective and low cost. Case A 30-year-old man was admitted in a rural hospital with fever and chest pain and managed successfully with a goal-directed sonographic approach. Conclusion Ultrasound is a point of care, rapid, non-invasive and low-cost technology. Primary goal-directed ultrasound can be a high-impact diagnostic tool in scarce resource scenarios.