All the authors are affiliated with Alameda County Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine and Highland General Hospital in Oakland, Calif. Dr. Mantuani is an Ultrasound Fellow and Attending Physician, Dr. Bailey is an Ultrasound Fellow and Attending Physician, Dr. Stone is an Attending Physician, and Dr. Nagdev is an Attending Physician.

Disclosures

Dr. Mantuani, Dr. Bailey, Dr. Stone, Dr. Nagdev, and Dr. Solomon have disclosed that they have no significant relationships with or financial interests in any commercial companies that pertain to this article.

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