ALiEM

MAY 13, 2024

Take the ALiEMU PEM POCUS: Soft Tissue Quiz Case Goals List the indications of performing a pediatric soft tissue point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Pediatric Soft Tissue POCUS Ultrasound Technique Figure 1. Linear ultrasound transducer Probe Use a linear, high-frequency transducer. Describe the limitations of soft tissue POCUS.

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PulmCCM

MAY 10, 2024

Acute cholecystitis on ultrasound. Image by James Heilman, MD - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, [link] The diagnosis of cholecystitis can be made quickly and accurately in the emergency department using point-of-care ultrasound, according to a new meta-analysis.

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PHARM

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Lung transthoracic ultrasound (LUS) is an accessible and widely applicable method of rapidly imaging certain pathologies in the thorax. LUS proves to be an optimal tool in respiratory emergency medicine, applicable in various clinical settings. … — Read on pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10670426/

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ALiEM

AUGUST 9, 2023

Read this tutorial on the use of point of care ultrasonography (POCUS) for pediatric lung ultrasound. Take the ALiEMU PEM POCUS: Pediatric Lung Ultrasound Quiz Module Goals List indications for performing a pediatric lung point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Identify anatomical landmarks on ultrasound (Figure 3, Video 1).

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EMDocs

MARCH 25, 2024

1 A biliary point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is the fastest and most accurate way to assess for biliary pathology, but it can be difficult to locate the gallbladder, as it is not a fixed organ. Ultrasound. Emergency physician-performed ultrasound to diagnose cholelithiasis: a systematic review. 4 Benefits of Biliary POCUS?

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Mount Sinai EM

AUGUST 6, 2023

Also, read this guide on how to practice ultrasound guided intravenous lines Sabrina Rodera Zorita Once the gelatin is firm, remove the pipes and transfer the model to a new container with water Try it, it’s very simple and cheap. See how it works!

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Life in the Fast Lane

JULY 16, 2024

Mike Cadogan The 18 Best Online Ultrasound Course Providers We made it easy to find the best online ultrasound course provider! Here are the top #FOAMed and paid options.

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EMCrit

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Learn about how to use ultrasound during cardiac arrest EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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RebelEM

APRIL 17, 2023

Background: The increased utility and accessibility of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has allowed clinicians the freedom to rethink their diagnostic approach for many common diseases, including peritonsillar abscess (PTA). Test characteristics of ultrasound for the diagnosis of peritonsillar abscess: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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ALiEM

APRIL 12, 2023

You set up everything, have the patient positioned, and then notice there is no sterile ultrasound gel. The trick is to eliminate anything of poor acoustic impedance between the ultrasound probe and the patient’s skin. Note that some ultrasound manufacturers do not recommend the use of isopropyl alcohol on their transducers.

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Medagadget

JUNE 28, 2023

Researchers at the University of Connecticut have developed an ultrasound implant that can assist in opening the blood brain barrier to allow chemotherapy to enter and treat brain cancer. The researchers combined this with biodegradable polymers to create the ultrasound implant, which can be seen in the image above.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Casey currently splits his time […] The post SGEM#415: Buckle Down for some Ultrasound to Diagnosis Distal Forearm Fractures first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. or there is a portable bedside ultrasound machine in the next room ready to go. He is also a fully-fledged ultrasonographer. Reference: Snelling et al.

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Medagadget

AUGUST 22, 2023

Researchers at MIT have developed a wearable ultrasound system that is intended to allow women at high risk of breast cancer to perform an ultrasound scan on themselves at home, and may also let patients with early-stage malignancy or suspicious lesions to monitor how they are progressing.

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Cook County EM Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

So, you reach for your ultrasound… Why It Matters : Shoulder dislocations are a common presentation to the emergency department and account for approximately 200,000 visits annually [1]. In a multicenter, prospective, cohort study, ultrasound was found to have 100% sensitivity and 100% specificity in diagnosing shoulder dislocations.

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Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A bedside ultrasound is completed to assess the location of the pregnancy. A radiology performed ultrasound is ordered and has similar findings– Impression: no definitive IUP with a small amount of free fluid within physiologic limits. Laboratory evaluation reveals a hemoglobin and hematocrit of 12.6/37.1

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PulmCCM

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Kenny MD [ @heart_lung ] Since its first description [1], the Venous Excess Ultrasound Score [VExUS] has received much research attention. Subsequently in the late 1970s, Sivaciyan and Ranganathan [9] confirmed these findings with Doppler ultrasound of the IJV. The ultrasound journal 12: 1-12 2. Jon-Emile S. Echocardiography 7.

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SCGH ED

MAY 13, 2024

The post Ultrasound in COVID patient appeared first on Charlie's ED.

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Taming the SRU

JULY 24, 2023

A bedside right upper quadrant ultrasound was performed, and the images are below. The presence of gallstones outside of the gallbladder wall, striated appearance of the gallbladder wall, and adjacent fluid collections, abscesses or fistulas are other findings that could be seen on ultrasound (5, 8). 2018;34(2):132-136.

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RCEM Learning

APRIL 17, 2024

The post SBA Prepare – Ultrasound appeared first on RCEMLearning.

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PHEM Cast

JULY 27, 2021

Some useful videos: Hopefully you found the podcast interesting, but since this is quite a visual topic we have put together some videos to demonstrate some of the pathologies discussed and what they look like on ultrasound: How does ultrasound work? Want to know how to use ultrasound? Intensive Care Med 2010; 36: 1475-83.

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Core Ultrasound

JANUARY 10, 2023

Airway ultrasound is something that can be quite complex but at its most basic, it can be used to help determine if you have endotracheal versus endobronchial intubation. This is definitely not something that needs to be done all the time, but is a great adjunct in the appropriate clinical setting!

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Core Ultrasound

MAY 8, 2023

At long last, Core Ultrasound Image Review episode #20! CUIR #19 CUIR #18 CUIR #17 The post Core Ultrasound Image Review, Episode 20! first appeared on Core Ultrasound. first appeared on Core Ultrasound. Check out the YT for the full video!

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Ultrasound Gel

DECEMBER 19, 2022

We're talking ultrasound-guided subclavian central lines, and a lot of people have opinions. We're talking ultrasound-guided subclavian central lines, and a lot of people have opinions. This episode has been a long time coming! Are they better than landmark? What should we teach learners?

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ACEP Now

MAY 10, 2024

While waiting for laboratory investigations, including troponin and d-dimer, you wonder if a quick point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) examination looking for three sonographic findings could help determine the likelihood of this being an AoD. They received a four-hour introductory course taught by emergency ultrasound faculty.

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St. Emlyn

AUGUST 23, 2023

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Part 1 of an introduction to paediatric ultrasound in the emergency department from Dr Pete Hulme @Dr_Pete_EmMed @stemlyns #FOAMed The post Paediatric Point of care ultrasound: Big Kids playing with toys or the future of Paediatric emergency medicine?

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Cook County EM Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

On point-of-care ocular ultrasound of the affected eye using the linear probe a round, mobile structure was noted in the posterior chamber with an absence of the lens in its typical position, consistent with posterior lens dislocation. What is the utility of point-of-care ultrasound in identifying lens dislocation?

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University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

MAY 28, 2023

Don't forget your Sandy Beach Sign vs Barcode Sign of Lung Ultrasound: Normal lung wi. We hope that you enjoy your Memorial Day! Click to view the rest

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Critical Care North Hampton

DECEMBER 16, 2021

I’ve been delivering Tweetorials on various aspects of ultrasound over the year. So, here’s a festive Tweet (sad!), All in one post! Enjoy and happy scanning… look after yourselves. Jump links: Heart Lung Diaphragm Liver Gastric Aorta DVT Airway JW HEART 1/13 Today’s Tweetorial for you!

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JournalFeed

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Wednesday Spoon Feed: In a small, randomized trial, placing an ultrasound-guided central venous catheter (CVC) using 2 planes simultaneously was more likely to be successful on the first attempt and performed more quickly. Both groups had a 100% procedural success rate.

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Core Ultrasound

MAY 8, 2023

At long last, Core Ultrasound Image Review episode #20! In this episode, we discuss median nerve blocks, fibroids, pneumonia, pleural effusions, CRAO, AAA, abscesses, endocarditis, DVTs, CVC confirmation and gallstones. Check out the YT for the full video! CUIR #19 CUIR #18 CUIR #17

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Downeast Emergency Medicine

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Credits: Andrew fried, md A point-of-care lung ultrasound is performed, with the following findings on the left lung fields. Point of Care Ultrasound of the Left Lung Fields. Point of Care Ultrasound of the Left Lung Fields. One study from 2012 found lung ultrasound to be 93% sensitive for pneumonia [4]. Emerg Med J.

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Critical Care North Hampton

JANUARY 25, 2024

Many thanks to Dr Manoj Wickramsinghe for his review of this fabulous POCUS textbook. He is a trainee in Anaesthesia and ICM, based in Leeds, and one of the CCN editorial team. About the book authors Editors; Hatem Soliman-Aboumarie, Marcelo Haertel Miglioranza, Luna Gargani, Giovanni Volpicelli. The authors and editors of this book include some.

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St. Emlyn

AUGUST 29, 2023

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Part 2 of our introduction to ultrasound use in the paediatric emergency department with @Dr_Pete_EmMed #USS @FOAMed #paediatrics The post Paediatric Point of care ultrasound: Big Kids playing with toys or the future of Paediatric emergency medicine?

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University of Maryland CC Project

JULY 13, 2023

Nick Villalobos, MD is the medical director of the MICU and critical care ultrasound at the San Antonio Military Medical Center. His lecture focuses on renal ultrasound techniques and how renal ultrasound can be used in critically ill patients to assess kidney function.

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University of Maryland CC Project

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Keith Boniface, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Chief of Emergency Ultrasound at George Washington University Hospital presents on the essentials of lung ultrasound as part of the DC5 lecture series.

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Emergency Medicine Journal

MAY 28, 2024

While FIB using ultrasound is preferred, there is no current standardised training technique or assessment scale. We aimed to create a valid and reliable tool to assess ultrasound-guided FIB. Background Fascia iliaca block (FIB) is an effective technique for analgesia. and R 2 was 0.91.

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Core Ultrasound

JUNE 14, 2023

Also, there are 5 other reasons to watch: I’ll share with you my favorite ultrasound cases of the past few months. Join me in this special episode where I share just a little bit of my journey of coming out to the rest of the world as a transgender woman. I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging talk on some pretty important and amazing topics!

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